Surgical Procedures and Anesthetic Implications: A Handbook for Nurse Anesthesia Practice Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780763780579 ISBN-10: 076378057X Copyright: 2012 Edition: 1st Editor: Macksey, Lynn Fitzgerald Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Kathleen Woodruff,  DNP, RN, ANP-BC  (USC School of Social Work) Description This comprehensive review of the practical aspects of an exhaustive variety of surgeries does not provide all of the specific surgical information; rather it focuses on the most important core information for each procedure. Purpose The purpose is to assist certified registered nurse anesthetists with the general progression with each clinical case, and the book focuses on the information pertinent to the anesthesia plan. Audience The audience includes students in nurse anesthesia programs and practicing certified registered nurse anesthetists. The authors are all knowledgeable and experienced in surgical procedures and anesthesia. Features The book covers important areas such as safety concerns and positioning of the patient and includes an in-depth presentation of specific anesthesia techniques and medications. The specific procedural information is organized by body systems, which is clarified by the many tables and figures. Each chapter includes specific OR pearls. An interesting feature is the Spanish/English anesthesia translator. Assessment This well-written and well-organized book focuses on the primary concerns of the anesthesia provider and delivers clear and up-to-date information. This is a valuable resource for CRNA clinicians and students. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.