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Problems in Genral Surgery
AORN JOURNAL
MARCH 1984, VOL 39, NO 4
Book Reviews The philosophy of perioperative nursing establishes a direction for action
Problems in General Surgery. Jack Pickleman. Plenum Medical Book Co, 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013, 1982, 341 pp, $39.50.
One of a series, this book answers the call for continuing education material that is reasonably priced and offers a challenge. Surgical problems are presented in a unique manner throughout the 12 chapters. The range of problems encountered is wide. Some examples include breast disease, endocrine surgery, and trauma. From 6 to 14 problems are presented in each chapter. Through a problem-solving format, the student selects an answer from a multiple selection. Each choice is then discussed and the best answer revealed. The cases presented are the surgical problems most often encountered, and possibly mismanaged. The book is directed toward the busy surgeon who has limited time for continuing education. The cases are presented as they would appear in practice, rather than in a lecture hall. Likewise, they are listed by diagnosis in the contents. This book, however, need not be limited to surgeons. Nurses caring for the surgical patient would gain insight and knowledge into the possible diagnoses and treatment of various surgical problems. A variety of medical management tips are offered that make perusal of this volume worthwhile for the surgical intensive care unit nurse. The OR nurse’s interest may be focused upon the different intraoperative modalities presented. As stated in the preface, “The work represents the thinking and practice of one general sur696
geon. . . . ” This is a fine, unique, and pragmatic view of general surgical problems. GEORGIAR GLENN,RN, BSN CHARLOTTE, NC Perioperative Patient Care. Julie Kneedler, Gwen Dodge. Blackwell Scientific Publication, 52 Beacon St, Boston, Mass 02108, 1983, 520 PP, $34.
In the increasingly complicated realm of nursing it is beneficial to be able to refer to this new book. Nurses who care for surgical patients will appreciate reading the theoretical framework behind many of their skills. The book outlines the role and philosophy of the perioperative nurse. The authors state the philosophy of perioperative nursing “establishes a direction for action. It determines the level or quality of care and is the reference point for development of practice and policies. In today’s operating room we can sometimes lose sight of this by being surrounded by modem equipment and the demands to operate it. When this occurs, one can become a skilled technician lacking in assessments and judgments inherent to competent perioperative care. Throughout the book, the reader is guided through the phases of the nursing process and how it is applied to perioperative nursing. A patient situation is used to demonstrate how the perioperative nurse uses the nursing process. The authors illustrate the how and why of the nurse’s responsibilities and goals. Subsequent chapters deal with all aspects of ”
MARCH 1984, VOL 39, NO 4
Book Reviews The philosophy of perioperative nursing establishes a direction for action
Problems in General Surgery. Jack Pickleman. Plenum Medical Book Co, 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013, 1982, 341 pp, $39.50.
One of a series, this book answers the call for continuing education material that is reasonably priced and offers a challenge. Surgical problems are presented in a unique manner throughout the 12 chapters. The range of problems encountered is wide. Some examples include breast disease, endocrine surgery, and trauma. From 6 to 14 problems are presented in each chapter. Through a problem-solving format, the student selects an answer from a multiple selection. Each choice is then discussed and the best answer revealed. The cases presented are the surgical problems most often encountered, and possibly mismanaged. The book is directed toward the busy surgeon who has limited time for continuing education. The cases are presented as they would appear in practice, rather than in a lecture hall. Likewise, they are listed by diagnosis in the contents. This book, however, need not be limited to surgeons. Nurses caring for the surgical patient would gain insight and knowledge into the possible diagnoses and treatment of various surgical problems. A variety of medical management tips are offered that make perusal of this volume worthwhile for the surgical intensive care unit nurse. The OR nurse’s interest may be focused upon the different intraoperative modalities presented. As stated in the preface, “The work represents the thinking and practice of one general sur696
geon. . . . ” This is a fine, unique, and pragmatic view of general surgical problems. GEORGIAR GLENN,RN, BSN CHARLOTTE, NC Perioperative Patient Care. Julie Kneedler, Gwen Dodge. Blackwell Scientific Publication, 52 Beacon St, Boston, Mass 02108, 1983, 520 PP, $34.
In the increasingly complicated realm of nursing it is beneficial to be able to refer to this new book. Nurses who care for surgical patients will appreciate reading the theoretical framework behind many of their skills. The book outlines the role and philosophy of the perioperative nurse. The authors state the philosophy of perioperative nursing “establishes a direction for action. It determines the level or quality of care and is the reference point for development of practice and policies. In today’s operating room we can sometimes lose sight of this by being surrounded by modem equipment and the demands to operate it. When this occurs, one can become a skilled technician lacking in assessments and judgments inherent to competent perioperative care. Throughout the book, the reader is guided through the phases of the nursing process and how it is applied to perioperative nursing. A patient situation is used to demonstrate how the perioperative nurse uses the nursing process. The authors illustrate the how and why of the nurse’s responsibilities and goals. Subsequent chapters deal with all aspects of ”