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Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique - E-Book
Easily learn how to apply basic surgical principles and techniques with Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique, 14th Edition. For over 50 years, this highly readable text has been trusted to clearly cover the nuts and bolts of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format. Expert authors Nancymarie Phillips and Anita Hornacky emphasize the importance of teamwork throughout, with practical strategies and examples of how cooperation among perioperative caregivers contributes to positive patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients, this extensively updated new edition gives you the knowledge you need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care.
Detailed information on the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles enhance students' understanding of basic surgical principles and techniques.
Emphasis on teamwork among perioperative caregivers encourages cooperation in attaining positive patient care outcomes.
In-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status help students learn how to develop a plan of care tailored to the unique care needs of all patients.
Focus on the physiologic, psychologic and spiritual considerations of patients gives students the knowledge they need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care.
Vivid high-quality illustrations reflect the latest in perioperative procedures and provide key safety information.
Coverage of both inpatient and ambulatory procedures highlights key considerations for each settings as well as for individual surgical procedures.
Chapter outlines with page numbers, chapter objectives, and key terms and definitions help students quickly find important information and focus study time.
Enhanced TEACH manual and extensive Evolve resources maximize classroom learning.
Step-by-step coverage of the foundations of surgical techniques enables students to effectively apply basic principles to practice.
Updated tables and boxes call attention to the most important concepts from the text.
References highlight the evidence-based practice approach used throughout the text.
NEW! Updated evidence-based content reflects the 2019 AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and covers: recommendations for attire; revisions in sterilization and instrument processing; FDA standards, recalls, and approvals; CDC updated screening data; current technology and instrumentation; prevention and treatment of surgical infection; recommendations for perioperative patient care, documentation, and hand-over; updated surgical facility requirements; and more.
NEW! Current recommendations for the comprehensive surgical checklist have also been incorporated in the text.
NEW! Updated practice examination has been added to the perioperative education and learning activities.
NEW! Explanation of PNDS provides students with a solid understanding of the Perioperative Nursing Data Set.
NEW! Legal and ethical implications for practice ground students in the importance of proper skill performance and thoughtful decision-making.
Detailed information on the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles enhance students' understanding of basic surgical principles and techniques.
Emphasis on teamwork among perioperative caregivers encourages cooperation in attaining positive patient care outcomes.
In-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status help students learn how to develop a plan of care tailored to the unique care needs of all patients.
Focus on the physiologic, psychologic and spiritual considerations of patients gives students the knowledge they need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care.
Vivid high-quality illustrations reflect the latest in perioperative procedures and provide key safety information.
Coverage of both inpatient and ambulatory procedures highlights key considerations for each settings as well as for individual surgical procedures.
Chapter outlines with page numbers, chapter objectives, and key terms and definitions help students quickly find important information and focus study time.
Enhanced TEACH manual and extensive Evolve resources maximize classroom learning.
Step-by-step coverage of the foundations of surgical techniques enables students to effectively apply basic principles to practice.
Updated tables and boxes call attention to the most important concepts from the text.
References highlight the evidence-based practice approach used throughout the text.
NEW! Updated evidence-based content reflects the 2019 AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and covers: recommendations for attire; revisions in sterilization and instrument processing; FDA standards, recalls, and approvals; CDC updated screening data; current technology and instrumentation; prevention and treatment of surgical infection; recommendations for perioperative patient care, documentation, and hand-over; updated surgical facility requirements; and more.
NEW! Current recommendations for the comprehensive surgical checklist have also been incorporated in the text.
NEW! Updated practice examination has been added to the perioperative education and learning activities.
NEW! Explanation of PNDS provides students with a solid understanding of the Perioperative Nursing Data Set.
NEW! Legal and ethical implications for practice ground students in the importance of proper skill performance and thoughtful decision-making.
1008 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2020
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About the author
Nancymarie Phillips
14 books2 followersNancymarie Howard Fortunato Phillips' students excel in their career disciplines. As a Professor and Director of Perioperative Education at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, she teaches Perioperative Nurses, Registered Nurse First Assistants, and Surgical Technologists. Her graduates are highly sought by recruiters and hospitals in the area.
Dr. Phillips designs and produces all of the programs she teaches. She started the department she directs in 1999. Since that time she has expanded her program development and teaching to include many programs that range from 2-yr degree professions, to 1-semester nursing courses, to specialized 5-day intensive formats for expanded role perioperative nurses. Dr. Phillips has hosted registered nurses from as far away as Washington State for specialized nursing courses. She mentors many nurses in the community as they seek advanced degrees in nursing. Fledgling educators always have an opportunity to present classes and learn to teach in her department under her direction. Many of her graduates in nursing and surgical technology have returned to work for her. Over 25% of her surgical technology students return to college for professional nursing degrees within 3 years of graduation from the surgical technology program. Registered nurses who have completed her programs have gone on to attain advanced degrees as educators and nurse practitioners.
Dr. Phillips has been a perioperative nurse since 1975. She began her career as an LPN in the OR and attained her RN from Lakeland Community College in 1981. Her Baccalaureate Degrees in Health Services Management and Nursing are from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Her Masters Degree in Adult Education and Development is from Cleveland State where she earned her PhD in Education. Dr. Phillips is the three-time recipient of the C. Joan Gowin Merit Scholarship. In 2006, she was awarded the AORN Clinical Nursing Education Award and the Excellence in Teaching award from the Lakeland Foundation. She was featured in Ohio Magazine for teaching excellence in December, 2006. In 2009, Dr. Phillips was awarded the Virginia Olsavsky Mentorship award from Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Psi chapter.
Phillips is certified in perioperative nursing and is credentialed as a registered nurse first assistant by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. Her professional activities include local and national committee work with AORN and the Competency and Credentialing Institute. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society where she serves as a member of the Distinguished Author Mentorship group. Dr. Phillips has authored many articles, textbooks, and chapters in major texts for other authors. Forthcoming new books include a study guide for surgical technology and a text on surgical pharmacology.
Her recent research in feminist studies examines historic views of girl's education in convent settings and international views of the sociologic quest for adoration that results in an adoration-abuse cycle.
Dr. Phillips designs and produces all of the programs she teaches. She started the department she directs in 1999. Since that time she has expanded her program development and teaching to include many programs that range from 2-yr degree professions, to 1-semester nursing courses, to specialized 5-day intensive formats for expanded role perioperative nurses. Dr. Phillips has hosted registered nurses from as far away as Washington State for specialized nursing courses. She mentors many nurses in the community as they seek advanced degrees in nursing. Fledgling educators always have an opportunity to present classes and learn to teach in her department under her direction. Many of her graduates in nursing and surgical technology have returned to work for her. Over 25% of her surgical technology students return to college for professional nursing degrees within 3 years of graduation from the surgical technology program. Registered nurses who have completed her programs have gone on to attain advanced degrees as educators and nurse practitioners.
Dr. Phillips has been a perioperative nurse since 1975. She began her career as an LPN in the OR and attained her RN from Lakeland Community College in 1981. Her Baccalaureate Degrees in Health Services Management and Nursing are from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Her Masters Degree in Adult Education and Development is from Cleveland State where she earned her PhD in Education. Dr. Phillips is the three-time recipient of the C. Joan Gowin Merit Scholarship. In 2006, she was awarded the AORN Clinical Nursing Education Award and the Excellence in Teaching award from the Lakeland Foundation. She was featured in Ohio Magazine for teaching excellence in December, 2006. In 2009, Dr. Phillips was awarded the Virginia Olsavsky Mentorship award from Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Psi chapter.
Phillips is certified in perioperative nursing and is credentialed as a registered nurse first assistant by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. Her professional activities include local and national committee work with AORN and the Competency and Credentialing Institute. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society where she serves as a member of the Distinguished Author Mentorship group. Dr. Phillips has authored many articles, textbooks, and chapters in major texts for other authors. Forthcoming new books include a study guide for surgical technology and a text on surgical pharmacology.
Her recent research in feminist studies examines historic views of girl's education in convent settings and international views of the sociologic quest for adoration that results in an adoration-abuse cycle.
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