Abstract Objectives Extracting impacted third molar teeth is one of the most common procedures in maxillofacial surgery. After these operations, symptoms such as trismus, pain, and swelling are seen, negatively…
Abstract Background Post-spinal anesthesia shivering is one of the potential complications of anesthesia which may increase patient morbidity. Little is known about the incidence and associated factors of post-spinal shivering…
Abstract Surgical wound infections (SWIs) present a major challenge in postoperative care. Covering prepared sterile instrument tables (PSITs) during both idle (inactive) and active surgical phases can significantly reduce contamination…
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…
