{"title":"Cardiovascular physiology","authors":"A. Craig, A. Hatfield","doi":"10.1093/med/9780198846840.003.0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198846840.003.0017","url":null,"abstract":"This is a difficult chapter but read it carefully and you will be rewarded with a clear understanding of how the heart works. ECGs are revisited and there are sections on caring for patients with pacemakers and stents.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117075417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cardiopulmonary resuscitation","authors":"A. Craig, A. Hatfield","doi":"10.1093/med/9780198846840.003.0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198846840.003.0019","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter will teach you about basic and advanced life support, how to use and care for the defibrillator, and give you information about the drugs to use in emergencies. Read and learn this information thoroughly. Be ready to save a life if a cardiac arrest occurs.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131131449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mothers and babies","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0011","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter looks at pregnant mothers and the physiology of pregnancy. It describes how to look after these patients after operations they experience during their pregnancy as well as after Caesarean section. Instructions are given for the special care of newborn infants. Problems of postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, air and amniotic embolism, and aspiration pneumonia are discussed.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129391793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Postoperative nausea and vomiting","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0007","url":null,"abstract":"Postoperative nausea and vomiting commonly occur after surgery and anaesthesia. Patients find it very distressing and this chapter sets out ways in which you can alleviate their symptoms: first by understanding the physiology and the causes of the problem and then by applying simple remedies and using well-tried and safe drugs. Mendelson’s syndrome of aspiration pneumonia is also described.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128921084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The respiratory system","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0015","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses hypoxia and respiratory obstruction and the management of hypoventilation. Stridor and laryngospasm, laryngeal and vocal cord damage are described and ways of preventing these from occurring and treating them if they do occur are discussed. Aspiration and its complications and treatment are fully covered.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130880160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The bleeding patient","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0025","url":null,"abstract":"Part one of this chapter tells you about the physiology of blood and oxygen supply, about anaemia and tissue hypoxia, and the physiology of coagulation. Drugs that interfere with clotting are discussed. Bleeding, coagulation, and platelet disorders are covered as well as disseminated intravascular coagulation. Part two is concerned with bleeding in the recovery room: how to cope with rapid blood loss, managing ongoing blood loss, and how to use clotting profiles to guide treatment. There is also a section covering blood transfusion, blood groups and typing. Massive blood transfusion is clearly described, there are guidelines about when to use fresh frozen plasma, when to use platelets, and when to use cryoprecipitate. The final section of the chapter is about problems with blood transfusions.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"82 6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128166272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Working with people","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0029","url":null,"abstract":"Staffing your recovery unit, having meetings, emphasizing communication, and trust are all important parts of running a successful recovery room. Above all, the patients must feel safe and this calm atmosphere will be enhanced when all the staff are happy at work. Cultural and religious sensitivities are important; these are addressed here as well as the way to involve carers and relatives in the early stages of the patient’s awakening.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114142838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Working with facts","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199232680.003.0030","url":null,"abstract":"This is basically an introduction to statistics. Even if you have never approached the subject before we hope you will not find it daunting. Once you understand statistics you can read articles where facts and figures appear with real understanding. Sit down quietly and take one section at a time. Once you have digested this chapter turn to the suggested reading at the end of the chapter.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125302870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recovery room routines","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0001","url":null,"abstract":"In this chapter patients are followed from the operating theatre to the recovery room. Their care is discussed and routine procedures described. Nurse and anaesthetist handovers are outlined, and the transfer of the patient back to the ward is explained.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125265555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design of the recovery room","authors":"A. Hatfield, Michael Tronson","doi":"10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/MED/9780199232680.003.0028","url":null,"abstract":"A traditional recovery room is described with clear instructions for setting out floor space, trolley bays, and nurses’ station. Diagrams and illustrations show the type of recovery room most commonly used with more imaginative designs also included.","PeriodicalId":240344,"journal":{"name":"The Complete Recovery Room Book","volume":"81 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128878005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}