Perioperative Nursing - an introduction, 2nd EditionMcCamish, JohannaDissector
Introduction to Perioperative NursingTerri Goodman, PhD, RN, CNORCynthia Spry, MA, RN, CNOR, CSIT
An example of a standardized, evidence-based package of care in which the PACU can play a significant role, is an enhanced recovery programme. The ratio of high nursing staff to patients in the PACU facilitates many of the elements key to enhanced recovery. These include goal-directed fluid ...
Introduction Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal, transdisciplinary care improvement initiative to promote recovery of patients undergoing surgery throughout their entire perioperative journey.1 These programs aim to reduce complications and promote an earlier return to normal activities.2...
Perioperative IHCA patients were more frequently discharged home, but there was no difference amongst those discharged to nursing homes or rehabilitation when compared to Ward IHCA patients. Discussion Summary of the findings In this retrospective observational study from Australia that included 5,659 IHC...
Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) was one of the most prevalent central nervous system complications following general anaesthesia and surgery, particularly in elderly patients [1]. The incidence of POD ranged from 11 to 51%, with the highest prevalence in the patients undergoing cardiac and ...
Introduction The annual global surgical volume has been increasing, with an estimated 312 million surgical procedures taking place worldwide in 2012.1 Perioperative stroke is a major postoperative complication, with significant implications on postoperative morbidity, discharge disposition, and 30-day mortali...
Introduction The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society care pathways include evidence-based items designed to reduce perioperative stress, maintain postoperative physiological function and accelerate recovery after surgery. Using such a multimodal stress-minimising approach has been shown repeatedly...
[23] identified residence in nursing homes, male gender, hospitalization within the last 30 days, renal transplantation, antibiotic treatment within the last 30 days, an indwelling urinary catheter, and recurrent UTIs as risk factors for multidrug resistance in patients with UTIs. Patients following ...
Introduction Disruptive behaviour is a term used for a range of unacceptable clinician actions, including incivility, bullying, and harassment.1There is increasing evidence that these types of behaviour decrease the well-being of clinicians,2-14negatively affect healthcare institutions,2,7,8,10,13-20...