The fact that hatfield and tronsons book is in its fourth edition is an indication of its success essential reading for healthcare professionals involved in post operative care nursing standardthis book covers all aspects of recovery room management and explains the relevant physiology and pharmacology for the better understanding of specific problems. This book deals with all aspects of the recovery room starting with the basics of how to establish equip staff and administer this acute care unit there is guidance on how to recognize and manage emergencies and practical advice on dealing with every day problems such as pain control nausea and vomiting and fluid balance much of the information here is either entirely new or . The recovery room staff must manage these symptoms in both comatose and physiologically unstable patients and deal with the immediate post operative care of surgical patients by attending to drips drains and dressings it is an environment where many skills and equipment are brought together and successful development of these units has significantly reduced the number of deaths from . Buy the complete recovery room book 5 by hatfield anthea isbn 9780199666041 from amazons book store everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dr hatfield is an anaesthetist with an interest in operating theatre safety and the outcomes for patients at their most vulnerable time directly after they have been anaesthetised and are in the recovery room she is works at wairarapa hospital in masterton new zealand this text refers to the paperback edition