6: Introduction to Decontamination and Sterilisation
Cleaning, as the first step in both the definition and most processes, is widely accepted as the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for its further…
25: Neonatal Surgery
Oesophageal Atresia The most common configuration of this condition is oesophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (85%) as shown in Figure 25.2. If not identified on ultrasound examinations during pregnancy…
11: Fluid Replacement and Blood Transfusion
Methods of Administration and Warming Intravenous fluids are administered via a sterile giving set to an IV cannula. Simple fluid-giving sets are suitable for slow to moderate flows of fluid…
31: Key Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml”> CHAPTER 31 Key Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery Joanne Johnson The need for staff educated and trained specifically in minimal access surgery techniques and skills is well recognised and…
16: Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
While considering the patient’s individual risk of thrombosis it is important to also consider the patient’s individual risk of bleeding: active bleeding acquired bleeding disorder concurrent use of anticoagulants lumbar…
7: Wound Healing and Surgical Site Infection
BOX 7.1 Bacteria Bacteria are ubiquitous single-cell microorganisms (living cells) whose coexistence with humans is usually mutually beneficial. Bacteria called normal or commensal flora (which are present on the skin…
