A Patient’s Guide to Surgery

This book is a step-by-step guide through the medical aspect of surgery, beginning with a walk into the hospital or surgery center and ending with recovery details. It contains the basic knowledge to help patients and caretakers have a better understanding of the surgical process, the surgical team, the equipment, and the language used. It is written by an experienced RN to share what nurses want all patients to know, without prematurely lulling them to sleep!