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Rothrock, Jane Claire was born on March 20, 1948 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Richard and Dorothea Ethel (Leser) Lynch.
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Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery is the most dependable source for comprehensive perioperative information. Well-known author and educator, Jane C. Rothrock, continues to provide step-by-step instructions for over 400 surgical procedures, including many minimally invasive methods, all backed by the latest research. More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos depict current techniques, as well as surgical anatomy and instrumentation. This edition adds cutting-edge information to reflect new concepts for both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, whether the location is in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or doctor’s office. • Over 400 specialty surgical interventions are included, as well as many minimally-invasive surgical procedures. • A clear and consistent chapter format makes it easy to find information, including general discussions of surgical anatomy and perioperative nursing considerations, followed by more specific discussions of procedural considerations and operative procedure for each surgical intervention. • Cutting-edge information keeps you up-to-date with the latest technological advances related to surgical procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, whether the location is in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or in a doctor's office. • Updated coverage includes new surgical procedures and techniques, new care standards, and the importance of integrating evidence and research into patient care. • 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos show surgical anatomy, procedures, and methods. • Comprehensive discussions of perioperative nursing considerations cover assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, patient and family education, and discharge planning. • Full-color design highlights special features and makes it easier to focus on essential concepts. • Patient Safety boxes highlight Joint Commission initiatives and important safety topics. • Evidence for Practice boxes apply scientific research to perioperative nursing. • Research Highlight boxes provide the latest research and apply it to patient care. • Patient and Family Education boxes include specific guidelines for preprocedural and postprocedural care, side effects and complications, home care, discharge/follow-up care, psychosocial care, and referrals. • Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize and offer quick reference to the drugs most commonly used for specific surgical procedures, including generic and trade names, purpose/description, and pharmacokinetics. • Ambulatory Surgery Consideration boxes highlight patient selection criteria, special anesthesia considerations, and patient assessment implications for outpatient surgical procedures. • Sample plans of care include nursing diagnosis, outcome, and interventions, linking specific interventions to clearly identified outcomes. • An emphasis on patient and workplace safety includes protocols from the major safety agencies and coalitions, perioperative nursing safety issues, patient rights, and safe patient handling and movement. • Coverage of cross-specialty areas includes special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgeries, as well as interventional and image-guided procedures, and complementary and alternative therapy. • NEW and UNIQUE! Patient-Centered Care boxes feature simplified conversations that you can have with patients to help them better understand their surgical procedure. • NEW! A Critical Thinking Question at the end of every chapter tests your understanding of chapter content. • NEW! Key Points at the end of every chapter help you retain important concepts from the text. • NEW! Laboratory Values appendix contains all laboratory value information in one convenient location
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For more than 60 years, ALEXANDER'S CARE OF THE PATIENT IN SURGERY has been an essential, reliable resource for perioperative nursing. The detailed, state-of-the-art information in this edition reflects current procedures and promotes the delivery of comprehensive patient care. This text provides nurses with the tools needed to deliver safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care. • More than 400 contemporary and traditional specialty surgical interventions, in addition to numerous minimally invasive surgical procedures, are explained. • Approximately 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos build familiarity with surgical anatomy, procedures, methods and equipment. • Places a strong emphasis on patient education and discharge planning, as well as patient safety. • Best Practice boxes apply evidence-based practice to perioperative nursing. • Sample Plans of Care link interventions to clearly identified outcomes. • Research Highlight boxes translate research into practice for patient care. • Addresses Emergency preparedness and bioterrorism considerations. • Ambulatory, pediatric, geriatric, trauma surgeries, as well as complementary and alternative therapies, are given special attention. • History boxes summarize significant historical events related to surgery and perioperative nursing. • The latest invasive and non-invasive technological advances related to surgical procedures, including areas such as interventional radiology, are featured. • Patient and Family Education boxes offer guidelines for pre- and post-procedural care, side effects and complications, discharge/follow-up care, home care, psychosocial care and referrals. • Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize the drugs most commonly used for specific surgical procedures, including generic and trade names, purpose/description and pharmacokinetics. • Patient Safety boxes highlight recent JCAHO initiatives designed to prioritize patient safety. • Recent OSHA guidelines regarding workplace safety are emphasized.
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For more than 65 years, Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery has been a trusted source for detailed information on perioperative nursing. Well-known author and educator Jane C. Rothrock sets up a solid foundation for practice, and offers step-by-step instructions for over 400 surgical interventions as well as many minimally invasive surgical procedures, all backed by the latest research. More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos depict procedures and methods, as well as surgical anatomy and instrumentation. This edition adds Rapid Response Team boxes with suggested interventions, plus coverage of new trends in patient and staff safety, the increase in interventional radiology, and the growth of outpatient ambulatory surgery. Alexander's gives you the tools you need to provide safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care.
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(For more than 65 years, Alexander's Care of the Patient i...)
For more than 65 years, Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery has been a trusted source for detailed information on perioperative nursing. Well-known author and educator Jane C. Rothrock sets up a solid foundation for practice, and offers step-by-step instructions for over 400 surgical interventions as well as many minimally invasive surgical procedures, all backed by the latest research. More than 1,000 full-color illustrations and photos depict procedures and methods, as well as surgical anatomy and instrumentation. This edition adds Rapid Response Team boxes with suggested interventions, plus coverage of new trends in patient and staff safety, the increase in interventional radiology, and the growth of outpatient ambulatory surgery. Alexander's gives you the tools you need to provide safe, cost-effective, high-quality patient care. • Cutting-edge information keeps you up to date with the latest technological advances related to surgical procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, including areas such as interventional radiology. • 1,250 full-color illustrations and photos show surgical anatomy, instrumentation, procedures, and methods. • Over 400 specialty surgical interventions are included, as well as many minimally invasive surgical procedures. • A full-color design highlights special features and makes it easier to focus on essential concepts. • Patient and Family Education boxes include specific guidelines for preprocedural and postprocedural care, side effects and complications, home care, discharge/follow-up care, psychosocial care, and referrals. • Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize and offer quick reference to the drugs most commonly used for specific surgical procedures, including generic and trade names, purpose/description, and pharmacokinetics. • Patient Safety boxes highlight recent Joint Commission initiatives and important safety topics. • Evidence for Practice boxes apply scientific research to perioperative nursing. • Research Highlight boxes provide the latest research and apply it to patient care. • History boxes summarize significant historical events related to surgery and perioperative nursing. • A clear and consistent chapter format makes it easy to find information, including general discussions of surgical anatomy and perioperative nursing considerations followed by more specific discussions of procedural considerations and operative procedure for each surgical intervention. • Sample plans of care include nursing diagnosis, outcome, and interventions, linking specific interventions to clearly identified outcomes. • An emphasis on workplace safety includes recent OSHA guidelines, and helps you recognize and address an unsafe work environment. • Comprehensive discussions of Perioperative Nursing Considerations cover Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Patient and Family Education and Discharge Planning. • Coverage of emergency preparedness and bioterrorism helps you know what to look for and how to handle different situations. • Coverage of cross-specialty areas includes special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgeries, as well as interventional radiology, complementary and alternative therapy, plus workplace issues and staff safety. • Expanded Evolve website now includes new printable flashcards, OR Live links, and AHRQ case studies, and continues to have medical animations, surgical instrumentation photos, content updates, patient and family education tables, and surgical pharmacology tables. • Patient Safety and Risk Management chapter addresses growing concerns for patient safety and liability within the OR, including issues related to documentation, legal issues, and patients' rights. • Interventional Radiology chapter covers the patient care needs associated with outpatient procedures done via scopes. • Workplace Issues and Staff Safety chapter explores how a positive workplace can improve morale, safety, and productivity. • Ambulatory Surgery Considerations boxes highlight information related to outpatient surgery. • Risk Reduction Strategies boxes describe ways to minimize negative outcomes in the perioperative setting. • Unique Rapid Response Team boxes suggest ways to intervene earlier in critical situations with the goal of preventing an emergency crisis response. • Unique pharmacology index provides a quick and easy reference to drug information.
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For almost 60 years, this comprehensive reference has been considered the "standard" in perioperative nursing. Developed to assist perioperative personnel to meet the individual needs of surgical patients, it delivers state-of-the-art information that reflects quality contemporary practice. This new 12th edition continues this tradition with up-to-the-minute information to help readers provide safe, cost-effective, and efficient patient care. • Completely updated chapters furnish readers with the latest advances in perioperative care. • Information is provided on basic principles and patient care requisites essential to the care of all recipients of perioperative patient care. • Sample Care Plans included throughout assist readers in linking their interventions to clearly identified outcomes for quality patient care. • The Surgical Modalities chapter provides key content on technological advancements in endoscopic surgery, lasers, electrosurgical modalities, cryosurgery, and telesurgery. • Research Highlights reflect the increase in the research relevant to perioperative patient care. • Patient and family education and discharge planning is incorporated throughout, both as a special heading in each chapter, and in its own chapter to emphasize the importance of continuity of care from the surgical facility to the home. • Unit 2, Surgical Interventions, includes step-by-step procedures for more than 400 contemporary and traditional specialty surgical interventions, as well as numerous minimally invasive surgical procedures that have been recently developed. • Unit 3 discusses the unique needs of ambulatory, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgery patients. • Internet Connection sections at the end of every chapter provide important links to additional information for practice. • Best Practices boxes are integrated throughout to focus on best practices in the operating room as they pertain to the application of current research. • A new chapter on Complementary Therapies (Chapter 32) addresses care from a holistic perspective and helps the reader understand the availability of alternative techniques in caring for the surgical patient. • History boxes are integrated throughout to provide interesting side notes about the changes in perioperative practice.
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Rothrock, Jane Claire was born on March 20, 1948 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Richard and Dorothea Ethel (Leser) Lynch.
Bachelor of science in nursing, University Pennsylvania, 1974. MSN, University Pennsylvania, 1978. Doctor of Nursing Science, Widener University, 1987.
Staff nurse Hospital University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1969-1971, staff developer, 1971-1974. Director operating room Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, 1974-1976. Clinical instructor University Pennsylvania, 1976-1977.
Director operating room Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennsylvania, 1978-1979. Professor Delaware County Community College, Media, since 1979. President Quest Registered Nurse Inc., Wallingford, Pennsylvania, since 1985.
Member advisory board University Pennsylvania School Nursing, 1990-2000.
(Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this "bible" for operat...)
(This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for ...)
(This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for ...)
(ALEXANDER'S CARE OF THE PATIENT IN SURGERY, considered th...)
(This money-saving package includes the 14th edition of Ro...)
(For more than 65 years, Alexander's Care of the Patient i...)
(For more than 65 years, Alexander's Care of the Patient i...)
(For more than 60 years, ALEXANDER'S CARE OF THE PATIENT I...)
(For more than 60 years, ALEXANDER'S CARE OF THE PATIENT I...)
(Perioperative Nursing Care Planning, 2nd Edition focuses ...)
(Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery is the most de...)
(PERIOPERATIVE NURSING CARE PLANNING, 2ND EDITION focuses ...)
(For almost 60 years, this comprehensive reference has bee...)
(Book by Rothrock, Joseph T., Rothrock, Jane C.)
Board directors Community Mental Health Center, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1980-1990. President ASPAN Foundation, 1998-2000. Member American Nurses Association, Pennsylvania Council Operating Room Nurses (president 1984-1986), Association Operating Room Nurses (board directors 1987-1991, treasurer 1991-1993, president 1994-1995, editorial board 1983-1986, 99—, research committee 1986-1987, president-elect 1994-1994, president 1994-1995), Society Research in Nursing Education, Nursing Organization Liaison Forum (vice chair 1995-1998), Pine Ridge Garden Club, Junior Womens Club.
Married Joseph Rothrock, III, April 17, 1977.