- “An excellent study. I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and I learned new information. It should challenge experienced nurses in their practice.”

- “It was so awesome. I could tell that the author really knew what it was like to be a PACU nurse.”

- “Excellent. New information was interesting. I wish everyone managing a PACU would have to take this course.”

- “Excellent book. The content is current and relevant to all areas of perianesthesia nursing care. It is a good review of knowledge and current nursing practice and supports the ongoing pursuit of providing the best clinical care integrating nursing experience, current evidence, patient/family values/preferences.”

- “This course is excellent for all perianesthesia nurses, especially for nurses orienting to perianesthesia nursing and for updates and evidence-based practice findings.”

- “I really enjoyed this course. It was challenging, interesting, and informative. And, you didn’t need a PhD to understand it!”

- “This is one of the best courses I have ever done. I would definitely recommend it. I have been a nurse for 40 years and I learned a lot.”

- “The content was excellent! I found the research and EBP boxes to be very exciting! All the new research was really good. We WANT to learn!”

- “In my busy outpatient surgery center, we have used the text as an introduction to new RNs and a reference for all. I particularly appreciated the updates that affect both patient safety and current best practices.”

Section I: The Postanesthesia Care Unit
1. Space Planning and Basic Equipment Systems
2. Perianesthesia Nursing as a Specialty
3. Management and Policies
4. Crisis Resource Management in the PACU
5. Infection Prevention and Control in the PACU
6. The Changing Health Care System and Its Implications for the PACU
7. Patient Safety and Legal Issues in the PACU
8. Ethics in Perianesthesia Nursing
9. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
Section II: Physiologic Considerations in the PACU
10. The Nervous System
11. The Cardiovascular System
12. The Respiratory System
13. The Renal System
14. Fluid and Electrolytes
15. The Endocrine System
16. The Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal System
17. The Integumentary System
18. The Immune System
Section III: Concepts in Anesthetic Agents
19. Basic Principles of Pharmacology
20. Inhalation Anesthesia
21. Nonopioid Intravenous Anesthetics
22. Opioid Intravenous Anesthetics
23. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
24. Local Anesthetics
25. Regional Anesthesia
Section IV: Nursing Care in the PACU
26. Transition from the Operating Room to the PACU
27. Assessment and Monitoring of the Perianesthesia Patient
28. Patient Education and Care of the Perianesthesia Patient
29. Postanesthesia Care Complications
30. Assessment and Management of the Airway
31. Pain Management
32. Care of the Ear, Nose, Throat, Neck, and Maxillofacial Surgical Patient
33. Care of the Ophthalmic Surgical Patient
34. Care of the Thoracic Surgical Patient
35. Care of the Cardiac Surgical Patient
36. Care of the Vascular Surgical Patient
37. Care of the Orthopedic Surgical Patient
38. Care of the Neurosurgical and Neurointerventional Patient
39. Care of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgical Patient
40. Care of the Gastrointestinal, Abdominal, and Anorectal Surgical Patient
41. Care of the Genitourinary Surgical Patient
42. Care of the Obstetric and Gynecological Surgical Patient
43. Care of the Breast Surgical Patient
44. Care of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Patient
45. Care of the Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
46. Care of the Ambulatory Surgical Patient
47. Care and the Laser/Laparoscopic Surgical Patient
Section V: Special Considerations
48. Care of the Patient with Chronic Disorders
49. Care of the Pediatric Patient
50. Care of the Older Patient
51. Care of the Pregnant Patient
52. Care of the Patient with Substance Use Disorder
53. Care of the Patient with Thermal Imbalance
54. Care of the Shock Trauma Patient
55. Care of the Intensive Care Unit Patient in the PACU
56. Bioterrorism and Its Impact on the PACU
57. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the PACU
58 International Perspectives on Perienesthesia Nursing and Competence
Index