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A guide to salivary gland disorders
1South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L. Murphy Division, San Antonio, USA.
AORN Journal
|March 1, 1997
Summary
This article reviews salivary gland disorders, including nonneoplastic and neoplastic conditions, to guide nurses in perioperative patient care. Understanding these conditions is crucial for effective surgical patient management.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Salivary gland disorders encompass nonneoplastic and neoplastic conditions.
- Nonneoplastic disorders often stem from inflammation or other existing diseases.
- Neoplasms present as benign or malignant salivary gland tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide nurses with comprehensive knowledge of salivary gland disorders.
- To aid in the planning and implementation of perioperative care for affected patients.
- To highlight the nursing care requirements for patients undergoing surgery for salivary gland issues.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on salivary gland disorders.
- Analysis of conditions requiring surgical intervention.
- Focus on perioperative nursing considerations.
Main Results:
- Salivary gland disorders are broadly classified into nonneoplastic and neoplastic categories.
- Nonneoplastic conditions may necessitate surgery for unrelated issues.
- Neoplastic conditions typically require surgical tumor and gland excision.
Conclusions:
- Patients with salivary gland disorders, whether neoplastic or nonneoplastic, require expert perioperative nursing.
- Knowledge of these disorders enhances the quality of patient care.
- Perioperative nurses play a vital role in managing patients with salivary gland conditions.