Handbook of Preoperative Assessment and Management

Bys: Sweitzer, BobbieJean and Sweitzer

Book Overview

This practical, portable handbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date information for all clinicians who need to perform preoperative assessments. The emphasis on both the pathophysiology of disease... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781716330
• ISBN13: 9780781716338
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Lippincott Raven
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 7.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

really like this book

Difficult to find a book on preop assessment. this one does a very good job. It's a bit dated, but still very informative. I gave it to my preop nurse to read and look up things when she wondered whether she should or should not do an EKG or lab. Many times, she can make a decision without having to call me and wait for me to return call. Very helpful book. We use it every day in our preop clinic now, with some modifications.

Current, concise preoperative guide

This compact book will be an excellent portable reference for clinicians, especially anesthesia providers, preparing patients for surgery. I've carried a copy with me daily for the last several weeks to help respond to questions from patients, nurses, and surgeons regarding preoperative preparation. The book has not only provided reasoned answers but is also serving to identify improvement opportunities for our preanesthesia protocols. The chapters covering medication management and benefits of preanesthesia clinics have been particularly helpful thus far.

Interesting book

I'm a physician. Actually I'm a resident in anesthesiology. I found this book concise, helpfull and updated. Maybe the words'size could be bigger than size used. But the format is very portable. Ï'm writting it right now and I would want to finish it as soon as I can do it!!!! Carlos Shiraishi Lima, Perú

Major drawback so far

I have only read 2 chapters so far. It seems to have very good information. The major drawback is the font size. The tables are in micro print. I need magnification to see them in any light. The main text needs good lighting. It probably wouldn't matter if you are far sighted and under 30 years old.