Master the essentials of the operating room with practical, ready-to-use guidance for pupil nurses.
This edition distills hands-on care, stock management, and meticulous procedures that keep an operating room safe and efficient. It covers how to care for instruments, prepare sterile materials, and maintain a well-organized supply system, all grounded in real-world nursing practice.
- How to select and store supplies, from catheters to rubber tubing, for quick, reliable access
- Step-by-step methods for cleaning, boiling, and preserving instruments and rubber goods
- Techniques for preserving specimens, preparing stains, and coordinating with the pathologist
- Procedures for sterilization, documentation, and keeping the workroom orderly and safe
Ideal for readers of nursing fundamentals and operating room practice who want clear, actionable guidance in a clinical setting.