Ward care

Author(s):  
Rogan Corbridge ◽  
Nicholas Steventon

This chapter outlines aspects of ward care of patients from the preoperative period, post-operative management, and discharge planning. The care of myocutaneous flaps, tracheostomy tubes, fluid balance, and nutrition are discussed. Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, along with managing anticoagulation, is described.

AORN Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Sharon A. Van Wicklin ◽  
Karen S. Ward ◽  
Shirley W. Cantrell

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