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Emergency exploratory sternotomy: the nurse's role.

L S Kern

    AACN Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
    |May 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Emergency exploratory sternotomy (EES) is a critical intervention for cardiac surgery patients experiencing life-threatening complications. Nurses are vital in recognizing early signs and managing this emergency procedure effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Critical Care Nursing
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Emergency exploratory sternotomy (EES) is a crucial intervention for patients experiencing immediate post-cardiac surgery complications.
    • Recognizing clinical indicators for EES is essential for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
    • Nurses play a pivotal role in the early identification of critical situations necessitating EES.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the key clinical scenarios requiring EES in post-cardiac surgery patients.
    • To detail the nursing role in the preparation, execution, and assessment of EES.
    • To provide guidance on staff education and protocol development for EES.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of four critical clinical scenarios: cardiac tamponade, unexplained hypotension, refractory cardiac arrest, and massive hemorrhage.

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  • Discussion of EES procedure, including pre-procedure preparations and post-procedure nursing assessments.
  • Exploration of nursing diagnoses, staff education strategies, and research outcomes related to EES.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified four primary clinical scenarios necessitating EES post-cardiac surgery.
    • Emphasized the nurse's crucial role in early recognition and management of these emergencies.
    • Provided a framework for EES protocols, staff education, and nursing care.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective nursing recognition and management are paramount for successful EES outcomes.
    • Standardized protocols and comprehensive staff education enhance patient safety during EES.
    • EES remains a vital, life-saving procedure for specific post-cardiac surgery complications.