postoperative management to ensure that patients receive appropriate postoperative
surgical care and that the attending surgeon is promptly informed of any untoward events …

I was asked recently what my favourite surgical speciality is and I have to say, without a
doubt, it is vascular surgery. I love the variety of the procedures, from elective varicose veins …

Everyone involved in health care is subjected increasingly to greater accountability. The
present Government's concept of 'value for money'seems destined to be applied more and …

This chapter discusses a number of postoperative clinical scenarios, representing common
and important clinical events, that might occur anywhere from day 1 to the day of discharge …

Wherefore nurses? Wherefore nurses? Full Text Life as they see it. Members of the Editorial
Board write on issues that concern or interest them. What makes a good theatre nurse? The …

As we approach the end of 2020 after such a challenging year, I am sure you will all join me
in wishing Tracey Williams (current AfPP President) all the very best as she retires after such …

Efficient postoperative management is aimed at providing a rapid and uncomplicated
recovery from a particular procedure. This hinges on the recognition of potential problems …

Audit is a process used by clinicians to improve patient care. This process involves the
investigation of clinical practice and institutional systems and comparing against given or …

Introduction Post-operative daily reviews are essential for a safer post-op recovery and must
recognise, early, potential complications and prevent their advance. The fast turnover of …

This month sees a change in the Presidency and not just in the USA. As a board we are
extremely grateful to Tracey Williams for her leadership and direction during the past two …