Core Topics in Operating Department Practice: Anaesthesia and Critical Care

by Edited by Brian Smith , Paul Rawling , Paul Wicker , Chris Jones

• ISBN13: 9780521694230
• ISBN10: 052169423X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-23
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Recent changes in medical roles and responsibilities have raised the profile of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). The level of knowledge is vast, and exams must be taken working towards statutory registration. This is the first in a series of three books providing comprehensive information for healthcare staff working in the operating department. Topics covered include anaesthesia, critical care, post-interventional care, enhancing care delivery, professional practice, leadership and resource management. The clear and concise format is ideally suited to study, qualification and for continued reference during practice. Written by specialists with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and incorporating problem-based learning using case studies, this book will be essential reading for ODPs and theatre nurses throughout the UK, in Australia where the same structures have been adopted, and worldwide for all professionals working in operating departments.

Author Biography

Brian Smith is Senior Lecturer in Continuing Professional Development at Edge Hill University, Liverpool Paul Rawling is Senior Lecturer in Operating Department Practice at Edge Hill University, Liverpool Paul Wicker is Head of Operating Department Practice Programmes at Edge Hill University, Liverpool Chris Jones is Senior Lecturer in Continuing Professional Development at Edge Hill University, Liverpool

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
List of Contributors	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Introduction: anaesthetic practice. Past and present	p. 1
Risk assessment	p. 8
ECG monitoring in the recovery area	p. 17
The use of cricoid pressure during anaesthesia	p. 29
Anaesthetic breathing circuits	p. 35
Deflating the endotracheal tube pilot cuff	p. 45
How aware are you? Inadvertent awareness under anaesthesia	p. 52
Aspects of perioperative neuroscience practice	p. 61
Resuscitation	p. 77
Intravenous induction versus inhalation induction for general anaesthesia in paediatrics	p. 102
Managing difficult intubations	p. 110
Obstetric anaesthesia	p. 119
Understanding blood gases	p. 130
Total intravenous anaesthesia	p. 145
Anaesthesia and electro-convulsive therapy	p. 154
Mechanical ventilation of the patient	p. 161
Perioperative myocardial infarction	p. 172
Developing a portfolio	p. 183
Accountability in perioperative practice	p. 191
Index	p. 201
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