Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice

A  thoroughly revised second edition providing the knowledge and  evidence-base needed for the perioperative practitioner, clarifying the  underlying principles needed for an understanding of anaesthetic,  surgical, and recovery practice. This book defines the level of  knowledge required for perioperative practitioners and provides a  comprehensive reference to the principles and practice of modern  operating department practice. Featuring a diverse range of topics, it  offers a multidisciplinary overview of new techniques and technologies,  changes in medico-legal requirements, changes to professional  accountability, and requirements for continuous professional  development. Twelve new chapters cover healthcare ethics and  professional regulation, health and safety, infection prevention and  control, basic patient monitoring, human factors, and perioperative care  of the paediatric patient. Incorporating a new focus on the provision  of evidence-based practice and holistic care in all areas of  perioperative care, this invaluable book is essential reading for anyone  working in this sector, in both education and practice.