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[Surgery in children and adolescents]
María Ruzafa Martínez1, María Jesús Ruiz García, Carmen I Gómez García
1Escuele de Enfermería, Universidad de Murcia.
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|January 7, 2004
Summary
This study presents a standardized nursing care model for pediatric patients during the intra-operative surgical phase. It identifies key nursing diagnoses and potential complications to improve surgical patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Surgical Care
- Patient Safety
Context:
- The intra-operative phase is critical in pediatric surgery, requiring specialized nursing interventions.
- Standardized care models are essential for managing risks in children and adolescents undergoing surgery.
Purpose:
- To develop a standardized nursing care model for the intra-operative phase in pediatric patients.
- To identify frequent nursing diagnoses and potential complications in this patient population.
Summary:
- This study outlines a systematic evaluation using Gordon Functional Health Patterns to develop a nursing care model for the intra-operative phase.
- Key NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) diagnoses such as risk of lesion, infection, hypothermia, and asphyxiation were identified.
- Potential complications are discussed in relation to patient age, anesthesia, surgical technique, and health status, with corresponding nursing treatments provided.
Impact:
- Aims to enhance the quality and safety of nursing care for pediatric surgical patients.
- Provides a framework for nurses to anticipate and manage intra-operative risks effectively.
- Contributes to improved patient outcomes by standardizing evidence-based nursing interventions.