Pudner's Nursing the Surgical Patient

Contemporary and fully updated, the new edition of this accessible guide builds on the success of previous editions to bring together all the key principles of nursing care for surgical patients. Split into two sections, the first section explains the basis of surgical care. The second section has comprehensive coverage of all major areas of surgical practice, providing both a theoretical and practical understanding across a wide range of procedures. Written from a patient-centred perspective but with an added emphasis on safety and the role of the nurse in relation to current legislation, the new Pudner's Nursing the Surgical Patient offers all you need to provide the best care. Its user-friendly format will make it invaluable not only to nurses but to a range of health care practitioners.Easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approachUltra-clear and simple line artWritten by 20+ expert contributors from around the UKPatient-centred approach places the patient at the centre of all that is doneReflects the latest practice and retains the principles of care