Abstract Objective Nurses play a crucial role in maintaining and improving patient health. Their knowledge and practice in managing complex interventions such as skin traction, especially in trauma and elderly…
Abstract Purpose To analyze postoperative pain control in patients in the post-anesthesia care unit. Method This prospective observational study was conducted at a University Hospital in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Preoperative,…
Abstract Background Efficient and safe perioperative care is critical to optimizing surgical outcomes and reducing preventable errors. Orthopedic procedures, ranging from minimally invasive techniques to complex surgeries, place significant cognitive…
Abstract Background Missed perioperative nursing care (MPNC) in operating rooms is a critical issue that can compromise patient safety and increase adverse events. Despite the importance of perioperative nurses’ roles,…
Abstract Background The goal of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol is to reduce the surgical stress response to promote better postoperative recovery. Widespread adoption of the ERAS initiative…
Abstract Background Recently, we used data from Epic’s Rover Transport application to analyze patient discharges from a phase I post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). We perform a retrospective cohort study to…
Abstract Background The totally implantable venous access device, named also the implantable chamber, is one of the most medical devices used in the oncological therapies. However, the process of implementing…
Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ experiences of perioperative stress before surgery using a phenomenological approach. Design In the study, in which phenomenological research method…
Abstract Background Conscious sedation during spinal anaesthesia can be achieved by administering propofol using manual controlled infusions (MPI) or target-controlled infusions (TCI). We compared the characteristics of sedation with propofol…
Abstract The most frequent causes of airway obstruction during the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) devices are related to a superficial plane of anesthesia or misposition. However, uncommon causes…
