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Patient safety by Suzanne J. Hughes is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Patient safety about?

Abstract This chapter covers patient safety in perioperative practice. It begins with preoperative preparation for surgery, including issues surrounding jewellery, body piercing, cosmetics, and other considerations. It goes on to discuss the risks and requirements around preoperative fasting. The surgical safety checklist and never-events are discussed. Diagnosis and management of venous thromboembolism is covered, along with Enhanced Recovery after Surgery. More general topics of communication and promoting equality and dignity for the patient are discussed. The care of the child, along with their parent or carer, is covered next to caring for adolescents. Finally, safeguarding for children and adults at risk is explained.

Author

Suzanne J. Hughes

Published

2023

Language

EN