A Nurse's Guide for the Operating Room (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Nicholas Senn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265619254 ISBN 13: 9780265619254

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical guide for operating room nurses, emphasizing instrument care, sterilization, and patient safety.

Drawn from a historic manual, this edition covers how to prepare and test surgical instruments, keep them clean, and maintain aseptic technique from the bedside to the glass cases in use. It also outlines the nurse’s role in organizing supplies, managing dressings, and supporting the surgeon through careful anticipation of needs in the OR. Clear steps for disinfecting hands, sterilizing equipment, and preventing rust are included, along with routine care after procedures.

The book presents foundational practices for handling anesthesia, managing complications, and ensuring safe, orderly operation room flow. It combines practical procedures with test questions and checklists to reinforce essential skills for aspiring and practicing surgical nurses.

• Instrument care, testing, and proper sterilization methods.
• Aseptic technique for hands, dressings, and field preparation.
• Preparation and safety practices around anesthesia and emergency care.
• Organization of tools, supplies, and post‑operative care routines.

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational, hands‑on reference for operating room nursing and instrument management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265619254
• ISBN 13: 9780265619254
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 206