Book Description

"This book is brought up-to-date with this fourth edition, and remains the definitive guide to establishing, equipping, staffing, and administering this acute care unit." "New to this edition is material on risk management, administration and quality control; expanded sections on anaesthetic practice and infection prevention; and recent developments in pain control, nausea and vomitting, care of children, pregnancy, and care of the cardiac patient." "This book is essential reading for all those involved in post-operative care, particularly recovery room nurses, trainee anaesthetists, and surgeons."--BOOK JACKET.