Product Description

Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice seeks to embrace the knowledge needed for the generic theatre worker, be they nurse or anaesthetic assistant, as envisaged in the Bevan Report. It clarifies the underlying principles needed for an understanding of anaesthetic and surgical practice. It both defines the level of knowledge required for the ODP Level III qualification and covers the practical aspects of operating department practice, wherever relevant. The book also serves as a comprehensive reference to the principles and practice of modern operating department practice and is essential reading for anyone involved in care of the patient in the operating department environment, both in training and in practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #185357 in Books
• Published on: 1999-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 350 pages

Customer Reviews

educational, informative and relevant
This book is ideal for all students undertaking the NVQ ODP course. It is also excellent for all members of staff working in the operating department who wish to increase their knowledge, brush up their skills and/ or teach/ assess others. It contains up to date, relevant information which will help all theatre staff to deliver high quality care and work with best practice. ...

ODP training Bible
I have found this book invaluable in my ODP training.
Fantastic for essays and is a core text for most areas.
Let down only by the lack of information on correct procedure for preperation of the operation site, could of done with more diagrams.
Very good when used in conjunction with Berry and Kohns Operating Room Technique.

excellent book for trainee odp's
This book has given me a lot of knowledge and understanding. It is written at my level. This helps with underpinning knowledge for writing of essays.