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Nursing in the postoperative care unit: A review: Part 1: Respiratory complications
Author(s) -
Hercules Patricia Robertson
Publication year - 1978
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(07)61814-6
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , certification , nursing interventions classification , nursing care , nursing , psychological intervention , patient safety , medline , medical emergency , health care , political science , law , economics , economic growth
knowing there are hazards in the immediate postoperative period, the nurse who assumes the postanesthesia responsibility for patient care must be familiar with causes, assessment techniques, nursing interventions, and rationale to prevent or alleviate potential complications, which can occur so readily and unexpectedly. This two‐part article reviews common postoperative problems of the respira tory, circulatory, and metabolic systems. The patient's safety and emotional conditions are also discussed. Signs and symptoms of problems and suggested nursing actions are outlined. The article is intended as a concise, comprehensive review and ready reference for nurses, especially those who work in postanesthesia recovery units. It should also be helpful to those who are preparing to take certification examinations.