Lasers: The Perioperative ChallengeLASERS: THE PERIOPERATIVE CHALLENGE carries on the tradition of providing a valuable comprehensive overview of laser technology. The result is a fundamental reference for nurses and others directly involved in laser procedures. The text offers important background information to provide a foundation for complete understanding of the technology, and then defines specific applications while emphasizing perioperative nursing considerations. New surgical techniques, instrumentation, delivery devices, and perioperative care are discussed in detail. |
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PART | 1 |
Basic atomic physics | 7 |
Lasertissue interaction | 14 |
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