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An Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Designed to Minimize Anastomotic Complications and Optimize Conduit Function
Published on: April 17, 2020
A System-Based Nursing Approach to Improve Outcomes in the Postoperative Esophagectomy Patient
Objective:
To review essential nursing implications in the care of postoperative esophagectomy patients.
Data Sources:
Peer-reviewed literature, institutional experience, journal articles.
Conclusion:
Utilizing a system-based approach to assess the post-esophagectomy patient will assist the nurse in ensuring safe and comprehensive care.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Nursing care measures to reduce perioperative esophagectomy morbidity includes aggressive fluid management, pain management, use of epidural analgesia, and early ambulation. Therefore, nurses play a significant role in improving the outcomes for the esophagectomy patient.
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