Intro to MedSurg: Postoperative Care - Chapter 20

In this episode, we discuss the essential aspects of postoperative care, which begins immediately after surgery and continues until the patient is discharged from care. Nurses play a crucial role in supporting ventilation and perfusion, maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, ensuring patient comfort, reducing the risk of infection, and promoting safety during this period. Topics include the different phases of post-anesthesia care, patient safety interventions, managing potential complications, and key nursing responsibilities in the PACU and clinical unit. All information in this podcast is sourced from Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing by Lewis, 12th edition.