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Operating Department Practice A-Z Tom Williams (Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Ormskirk)

Operating Department Practice A-Z By Tom Williams (Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Ormskirk)

Operating Department Practice A-Z by Tom Williams (Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Ormskirk)


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Summary

Aimed at all peri-operative staff and operating department practitioners, this book provides the related terminology and descriptions of a broad range of surgical and medical procedures, conditions and involved anatomy and physiology. In A-Z format for quick reference, all topics required to understand an operating department are covered.

Operating Department Practice A-Z Summary

Operating Department Practice A-Z by Tom Williams (Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Ormskirk)

The role of the operating department practitioner has evolved considerably in recent years, and both trainee and practising ODPs need a practical, up-to-date resource on terminology and current practice. Each entry in the second edition of Operating Department Practice A-Z has been fully updated and contains both a short definition and a more detailed description of the term or procedure, with supporting information to give the reader a deeper understanding of the field. In addition, the book contains useful appendices on medical terminology and abbreviations, normal values, medical and scientific symbols, and a list of useful websites for further reference. Written by two of the UK's most experienced Operating Department Practice lecturers, Operating Department Practice A-Z, second edition provides practical, concise information for all peri-operative staff members.

Operating Department Practice A-Z Reviews

Review of the first edition: '... the book has a user-friendly format to allow rapid access to information. It is an essential purchase for ODPs, as well as being a handy quick reference for medical students and a useful information source for recovery/theatre nurses.' The Operating Theatre Journal

About Tom Williams (Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Ormskirk)

Tom Williams has over thirty years experience as an operating department practitioner. He is currently a freelance clinical and teaching practitioner. Brian Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Continuing Professional Development at the Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Liverpool.

Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; Foreword A. A. Gilbertson; 1. Abbreviations; 2. Medical terms; 3. A-Z; Appendix 1. Signs and symbols; Appendix 2. Normal values; Appendix 3. Assessment and classification systems; Appendix 4. Useful websites; Appendix 5. Professional bodies and organizations.

Additional information

GOR005984047
9780521710213
0521710219
Operating Department Practice A-Z by Tom Williams (Edge Hill College of Higher Education, Ormskirk)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2008-03-20
428
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Operating Department Practice A-Z