Master the essentials of surgical nursing and operating-room care for safer, more efficient care.
This reference explains how an operating theater should be equipped and organized, from patient rooms to the recovery area. It covers the roles of nurses and anesthetists, the importance of sterile supplies, and the steps to maintain cleanliness and safety throughout procedures. The book traces the history of surgical progress and shows how modern practices build on early innovations to reduce infection and improve outcomes.
- Learn about operating room layout, dressings, and the equipment that supports safe surgery
- Understand how sterility, disinfection, and sterilization are applied in practice
- Explore the training, responsibilities, and mindset required of operating room staff
- Get practical guidance on preparing patients, managing supplies, and coordinating the team
Ideal for readers of nursing education and professionals seeking a practical, historically informed view of surgical nursing and theater management.
Ralph Colp Jr., M.D., is assistant professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and senior attending psychiatrist at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City.