Post-Operative Recovery and Pain Relief describes the major problems that may be encountered during recovery from anaesthesia and suggest how they may be avoided by careful monitoring, vigilant nursing and sound organization. The behaviour of patients during recovery is influenced by their pre-operative medical condition, by drugs they may receive both pre- and intra-operatively and by the nature of the surgery they have undergone. This updated and revised version of Eltringham's "Post Anaesthetic Recovery" contains sections devoted to each of these areas which reflect the current best practice. Post-Operative Recovery and Pain Relief will be of interest not only to nursing staff working in operating theatres and post-operative care units but also to those working in surgical units, house officers and junior anaesthetists.
Expands and updates Eltringham's "Post Anaesthetic Recovery" to include new sections on drugs and pain relief Examines all aspects of post-operative patient care including normal recovery and complications Authoritative authors bring a wealth of experience which will be invaluable to anyone involved with the care of the patient in the recovery room
Roger J. Eltringham
Surgery anesthesia care complications pain