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“The perioperative period, encompassing the time before, during, and after surgery, is critical in-patient care. The preoperative visit plays a pivotal role in preparing patients for their surgical journey, ensuring optimal safety, and improving surgical outcomes. This article aims to explore the significance of perioperative previsits in enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes….” …
Continue ReadingPerioperative Previsit: Enhancing Patient Safety and Surgical Outcomes
“The perioperative nurse is an essential member of the healthcare team responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their role is to provide patient-centered care and to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes. In this blog post, we will discuss the critical role of the perioperative nurse in ensuring patient safety and comfort…” …
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“Undergoing surgery can be a daunting and stressful experience for many patients. However, with the help of proper preoperative assessment, patients can be better prepared for the procedure and have a more successful recovery. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of preoperative assessment and what patients can expect during this process…” …
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“The longer a patient requires mechanical ventilation, the more likely it is that the patient will have a tracheostomy. Tracheotomy is one of the most common procedures performed on the critically ill patient. The longer a patient requires mechanical ventilation, the more likely it is that the patient will have a tracheostomy. Here, we will discuss indications, benefits, potential complications, and nursing care associated with tracheostomies…” …
Delaying elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic increases hospital bed capacity as well as boosts supplies of personal protective gear and ventilators. KEY TAKEAWAYS Both the Centers for Disease Control
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