Health Reference Series: Surgery Sourcebook
Health Reference Series: Surgery Sourcebook
Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Single-User Purchase Price:
$95.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$142.50
ISBN: 978-1-78785-796-4
Category: Health & Medicine - Medicine
Image Count:
52
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Surgery Sourcebook, Fifth Edition describes the most common surgical procedures and preparations patients may want to make prior to undergoing surgery, and concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and informa
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part 1. Introduction to Surgery
- Chapter 1—Overview of Surgical Specialties
- Chapter 2—Major Types of Surgery
- Chapter 3—Cryosurgery
- Chapter 4—Computer-Assisted and Robotic Surgery
- Chapter 5—Laser Surgery
- Chapter 6—Understanding Pediatric Surgery
- Chapter 7—Surgery in Older Adults
- Chapter 8—Surgery Statistics
- Chapter 9—The Future of Surgery
- Part 2. Preparing for Surgery
- Chapter 10—What You Need to Know about Surgery
- Chapter 11—How to Get a Second Opinion
- Chapter 12—Choosing a Hospital
- Chapter 13—Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Chapter 14—How to Prepare for Surgery
- Chapter 15—Benefits of Prehabilitation in Surgery
- Chapter 16—Anesthesia
- Chapter 17—Risks Associated with Surgery
- Chapter 18—Substance Use and Surgery
- Chapter 19—Blood Typing and Blood Transfusion
- Chapter 20—Reducing Anxiety before Surgery
- Chapter 21—Understanding Informed Consent
- Chapter 22—Ensuring Patient Safety
- Chapter 23—What Medicare Covers If You Are Having Surgery
- Chapter 24—Advance Care Planning
- Chapter 25—Medical Tourism
- Part 3. Common Types of Surgery and Surgical Procedures
- Chapter 26—Head and Neck Surgery
- Chapter 27—Eye Surgery
- Chapter 28—Dental Implants
- Chapter 29—Breast Surgeries
- Chapter 30—Respiratory Tract and Lung Surgeries
- Chapter 31—Heart and Vascular Surgery
- Chapter 32—Arrhythmia-Related Surgery and Devices
- Chapter 33—Joint, Bone, and Spine Surgery
- Chapter 34—Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Chapter 35—Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
- Chapter 36—Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery
- Chapter 37—Organ and Tissue Transplantation
- Chapter 38—Urological Surgery
- Chapter 39—Amputation
- Chapter 40—Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Part 4. Managing Pain and Surgical Complications
- Chapter 41—Managing Pain after Surgery
- Chapter 42—Postoperative Complications
- Chapter 43—Infection and Surgery
- Chapter 44—Gram-Negative Bacteria in Healthcare Settings
- Chapter 45—Common Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings
- Chapter 46—Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Chapter 47—Other Surgical Complications
- Chapter 48—Healthcare-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
- Chapter 49—Surgical Adverse Events: An Overview
- Part 5. Recovery and Rehabilitation after Surgery
- Chapter 50—What to Expect after Surgery
- Chapter 51—Artificial Airways and Assisted Ventilation
- Chapter 52—Tube Feeding
- Chapter 53—Hospital Discharge Planning
- Chapter 54—Moving to a Nursing Home or Rehab Facility
- Chapter 55—Reducing Health Disparity in Surgical Outcomes
- Part 6. Additional Help and Information
- Chapter 56—Glossary of Terms Related to Surgery
- Chapter 57—Directory of Organizations That Provide Information about Surgery