Peri-operative Nursing Pre-operative Clients PN 111 lab 2007
Reasons for Surgery?
Reasons for Surgery Colonoscopy Appendectomy Tumor debulking Total Knee Face lift
Urgency of Surgery?
Urgency of Surgery Cataract Knee Replacement ELECTIVE URGENT Bowel Obstruction Closed Fracture Appendectomy Open Fracture Emergent (Emergency)
Degree of Risk?
Degree of Risk Minor Surgery Major Surgery
What type of Anesthetic?
Types of Anesthetic General Conscious Sedation Spinal/Epidural Regional/Nerve Block Local
Pre op Teaching
Pre-op Teaching Breathing Exercises Incentive Spirometer Deep Breathing Coughing Splinting
Legs and Ambulation “Anti ems” Abdominal Binder Leg Exercises
Pre-op Check List Is the chart complete? Has the client been “prep’d”? What about pre-op medication? Transfer the client to the OR