Operating Room Technique

To understand why the Operating Room functions as it does today, it is essential to know the history behind it. Ms. Alexander was truly a pioneer of the modern era of nursing, and her presence is still felt in every operating room. This 1943 first edition will be a much-used and quoted part of your 21st-century professional library. "There is such a thing as an "atmosphere" about every operating room. This is largely created by the standards set by the nurses. The nurse has many "must" rules for herself, but she also has a right to expect good manners on the part of the surgeon; she also has a right to demand that the surgeon be on time. By her conduct, the interns, visiting surgeons, other nurses, and orderlies will largely set their standards." -from the Preface.