Health Reference Series: Surgery Sourcebook

Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Single-User Purchase Price: $95.00 This title is available for purchase on Credo platforms only. This is not a download.
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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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