This new edition of this classic perioperative text has addressed
changing roles, needs, and evolving technologies while
maintaining the fundamental focus that still remains valid--the
care of the surgical patient. Th is edition of the text identifi es the
knowledge and skill needs of the caregiver and strives to incorporate
components of patient care from preoperative, intraoperative,
and postoperative practice areas. A systems approach is introduced
to help organize patient care to minimize the risk for human error.