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Powered Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Author(s) -
Krouse H.J.,
Parker C.M.,
Purcell R.,
Krouse J.H.,
Christmas D.A.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62685-9
Subject(s) - functional endoscopic sinus surgery , medicine , chronic sinusitis , perioperative nursing , sinusitis , perioperative , surgery , endoscopic sinus surgery , sinus (botany) , endoscopic surgery , endoscopy , botany , biology , genus
The use of powered instrumentation in functional endoscopic sinus surgery has been a revolutionary development in the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. Several studies have demonstrated the safety, efficacy, and ease of use of this new technique. To provide support and coordinate the surgical process in powered functional endoscopic sinus surgery procedures, perioperative nurses must have an appreciation for its specific equipment handling and for appropriate patient care. This article describes a specific protocol that perioperative nurses can use to facilitate efficient and safe surgical environments for patients who undergo powered endoscopic sinus surgery procedures. AORN J 66 (Sept 1997) 405–414.