This work provides comprehensive coverage on the practice of day surgery nursing. Topics covered include: management; organization; education of staff; nursing assessment and preparation of patients; patient information; and an outline of theatre and endoscopy room practice.

Day surgery is a major innovation in the delivery of medical care to a growing number of patients. It presents many new and unique challenges with which nurses must cope. Principles and Practice of Day Surgery Nursing provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of day surgery that nurses and their support staff need to be familiar with.