Complications: Initial Postoperative Period

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Complications: Initial Postoperative Period Advances in surgical techniques and anesthetic agents ­allow many patients to recover quickly and move from the intensive care unit (ICU) in shorter periods of time….

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Complications: Extended Recovery Period

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Complications: Extended Recovery Period Complications of cardiac surgery may occur at many points along the path to recovery. This chapter is a continuation of Chapter 10 and deals with complications…

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The First Few Hours: Initial Recovery

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The First Few Hours: Initial Recovery The first few hours of recovery after cardiac surgery are critical and require skilled nursing care and attention. Patients are usually transferred to the…

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Extended Recovery Timelines

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Extended Recovery Timelines There is increasing pressure to send patients home as soon as possible after cardiac surgery. Most institutions have specific timelines or collaborative pathways that uncomplicated patients are…

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Stroke

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Stroke Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at higher risk for stroke than the general population. Stroke increases morbidity and mortality of patients before and after surgery. In addition, diagnostic and…

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Preparing a Patient for Cardiac Surgery

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Preparing a Patient for Cardiac Surgery The urgency of cardiac surgery determines how much time is available to prepare the patient. Patients preparing for elective surgery have the most time…

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Cardiac Rehabilitation

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Recovery from cardiac surgery is not over when a patient is discharged from the hospital. Most patients have a long recovery ahead of them. Many institutions have cardiac…

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Diagnostic Tests

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Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic testing can determine the type and extent of heart disease and guide treatment strategies. Since complications can occur with most diagnostic tests, the least invasive test is…

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Transition to Intermediate Care

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Transition to Intermediate Care Once patients have initially recovered from cardiac surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU), they are usually transferred to an acute care or step-down unit until…

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