Featuring 53 chapters on the postanesthetic care unit (PACU), physiologic considerations, anesthetic agents, and nursing care in PACU, this resource offers guidance on current practices, policies, and certification requirements. Focusing on research, documentation, and psychosocial concerns, the book blends discussions of nursing and pharmacological intervention with detailed pathophysiology. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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