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Pocket Guide to the Operating Room
AORN JOURNAL
FEBRUARY 1989, VOL. 49, NO 2
Book Reviews
NURSING PRACTICE
syndrome and laser technology are beneficial. The
book is reasonably priced, and I recommend it Pocket Guide to the Operating Room By Maine A. Goldman 1988,599 pp $24.95 paperback The author of this book, a former OR clinical education instructor, presents a concise pocket reference of procedures, instrumentation, and techniques of surgery. A chapter provides basic information on patient protection and the safety of personnel, and a chapter on anesthesia explains the various anesthetic agents and when they are applicable. For the nurse practitioner, the author notes all aspects of preparation, from checking the chart and preoperative checklists to positioning and draping the patient. She describes more than 300 procedures, giving note to the supplies,equipment, and instruments the nurse is responsible for. She purposely omits precise details, on the assertion that techniques,supplies,and even instrumentswill vary according to institution and physician preferences. The scope of the book is general in its description of both procedures and instrument trays. It is a source of good basic information. The target audience includes new graduates and ancillary personnel in the OR. For the experienced OR nurse rotating through all specialty areas, the book may be perceived as having routine information. For the nurse practitioner in one specialty, however, the complete reference can be valuable in reviewing different specialties. The book is easy to understand, written in a clear-cut style, well organized, and complete. Upto-date references on acquired immune deficiency 660
as a good teaching adjunct to be kept within the department for hands-on referral. It can be obtained from the F A Davis Co, 1915 Arch St,Philadelphia, PA 19103. N. JOANNE GUINN,RN, BS STAFFNURSE/OR MCKEEMEDICAL CENTER LOVELAND, COLO The Pharmacologic Approach to the Critically Ill Patient, second ed. Edited by Bart Chemow 1988, 975pp $103 clothbound The critical care regime is a rapidly advancing area; to stay current is a constant challenge. Care givers are always looking for references that are timely and scientifically based. This book may fit the needs of those specialists. There have been many changes and advancements since the first edition. The text is revised throughout, and 11 new chapters, covering subjects such as red cell substitutes and thrombolytic therapy, have been added. Each chapter is authored by specialists from the medical and pharmacologic fields. They focus on the most commonly used medications in the critical care setting. Because the critical care patient receives multiple medications and rarely has an isolated disease, the authors address ways to monitor and prevent drug toxicity and adverse drug interactions. Each writer focuses on limiting and preventing complications of medication therapy. Excellent tables and diagrams are used
FEBRUARY 1989, VOL. 49, NO 2
Book Reviews
NURSING PRACTICE
syndrome and laser technology are beneficial. The
book is reasonably priced, and I recommend it Pocket Guide to the Operating Room By Maine A. Goldman 1988,599 pp $24.95 paperback The author of this book, a former OR clinical education instructor, presents a concise pocket reference of procedures, instrumentation, and techniques of surgery. A chapter provides basic information on patient protection and the safety of personnel, and a chapter on anesthesia explains the various anesthetic agents and when they are applicable. For the nurse practitioner, the author notes all aspects of preparation, from checking the chart and preoperative checklists to positioning and draping the patient. She describes more than 300 procedures, giving note to the supplies,equipment, and instruments the nurse is responsible for. She purposely omits precise details, on the assertion that techniques,supplies,and even instrumentswill vary according to institution and physician preferences. The scope of the book is general in its description of both procedures and instrument trays. It is a source of good basic information. The target audience includes new graduates and ancillary personnel in the OR. For the experienced OR nurse rotating through all specialty areas, the book may be perceived as having routine information. For the nurse practitioner in one specialty, however, the complete reference can be valuable in reviewing different specialties. The book is easy to understand, written in a clear-cut style, well organized, and complete. Upto-date references on acquired immune deficiency 660
as a good teaching adjunct to be kept within the department for hands-on referral. It can be obtained from the F A Davis Co, 1915 Arch St,Philadelphia, PA 19103. N. JOANNE GUINN,RN, BS STAFFNURSE/OR MCKEEMEDICAL CENTER LOVELAND, COLO The Pharmacologic Approach to the Critically Ill Patient, second ed. Edited by Bart Chemow 1988, 975pp $103 clothbound The critical care regime is a rapidly advancing area; to stay current is a constant challenge. Care givers are always looking for references that are timely and scientifically based. This book may fit the needs of those specialists. There have been many changes and advancements since the first edition. The text is revised throughout, and 11 new chapters, covering subjects such as red cell substitutes and thrombolytic therapy, have been added. Each chapter is authored by specialists from the medical and pharmacologic fields. They focus on the most commonly used medications in the critical care setting. Because the critical care patient receives multiple medications and rarely has an isolated disease, the authors address ways to monitor and prevent drug toxicity and adverse drug interactions. Each writer focuses on limiting and preventing complications of medication therapy. Excellent tables and diagrams are used