Surgery Sourcebook

Author Keith Jones

Publisher Omnigraphics

Format

eBook

2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Author

Keith Jones

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Edition

4

Copyright

2017

ISBN13

9780780815667

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

9th Grade - College Senior

DDC
TBD

Related Series

CTE: Health Sciences Sourcebooks and Reference Alignment Collection on Gale eBooks for HS Students
Overview

This updated fourth edition describes the most common surgical procedures and discusses preparations patients might want to make prior to surgery, as well as postsurgical physical discomforts, nutrition and exercise considerations, and recovery strategies.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
Introduction to Surgery.
1: Overview of Surgical Specialties.
2: Types and Approaches to Surgery.
3: Specialized Surgical Techniques.
4: Understanding Pediatric Surgery.
5: Surgery in Older Adults.
6: Surgery Statistics.
7: Recent Research and Trends in Surgery and Patient Outcomes.
Preparing for Surgery.
8: How to Find a Qualified Surgeon.
9: How to Get a Second Opinion.
10: How to Prepare for Surgery.
11: Choosing a Hospital.
12: Ambulatory Surgical Centers.
13: Anesthesia.
14: Substance Use and Surgery.
15: Blood Donation.
16: Reducing Anxiety Before Surgery.
17: Understanding Informed Consent.
18: Ensuring Patient Safety.
19: What Medicare Covers If You are Having Surgery.
20: Advanced Care Planning.
21: Medical Tourism.
Common Types of Surgery and Surgical Procedures.
22: Head and Neck Surgery.
23: Eye Surgery.
24: Dental and Endodontic Surgery.
25: Breast Surgeries.
26: Respiratory Tract and Lung Surgeries.
27: Heart and Vascular Surgery.
28: Implantable Devices for Heart Problems.
29: Joint, Bone, and Spine Surgery.
30: Gastrointestinal Surgery.
31: Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery.
32: Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery.
33: Kidney Transplant.
34: Urological Surgery.
35: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
36: Gender Reassignment Surgery.
37: Organ Transplant Surgeries.
38: Emergency, Critical Care, or Traumatic Surgery.
Managing Pain and Surgical Complications.
39: Pain Control and Surgery.
40: Assisted Breathing and Surgery.
41: Managing Blood Loss with Blood Transfusions.
42: Infection and Surgery.
43: Other Surgical Complications.
Recovering from Surgery.
44: What to Expect after Surgery.
45: Hospital Discharge Planning.
46: Moving to a Nursing Home.
47: Nutrition and Exercise Concerns after Surgery.
48: Caring for Surgical Incisions and Drains.
49: Caring for an Ostomy Pouch After Surgery.
50: Blood Clot Risks and Travel.
Additional Help and Information.
51: Glossary of
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