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Delivering pre- and postoperative care
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Cawley, Des Larkin, John |
| Copyright Year | 2009 |
| Description | Chapter overview 242 Background 243 Pre-operative care 243 Pre-operative checks 245 Peri-operative care 247 Postoperative care 251 References 256 Further reading 257 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to accomplish the following: 1 Define the terms, pre-operative, peri-operative and postoperative care 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a child undergoing surgery 3 Discuss the nurse's responsibility in ensuring the safe transfer of a child from the ward to the operating department 4 Describe the nurse's role in caring for child in the peri-operative environment, including the care provided in the post-anaesthetic care unit 5 Discuss the postoperative nursing care of a child who has undergone a surgical procedure 6 Outline the complications which may develop in the postoperative phase of care, either as a result of anaesthesia or surgery Approximately 450 000 children aged 0-16 years undergo a surgical procedure in England each year. The type and acuity of surgery is patient and centre dependent; it is essential that all children's nurses have an awareness of the essential nursing care that a child and his/her family will require while the child is in hospital. Book Name: Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People |
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| Ending Page | 270 |
| Page Count | 17 |
| Starting Page | 254 |
| DOI | 10.1201/b13431-21 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2009-11-27 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People Anesthesiology Postoperative Care Pre Operative |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |