Care of the Patient With a Peripheral Nerve Block.
J Perianesth Nurs
; 34(1): 16-26, 2019 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29678320
ABSTRACT
Long-acting peripheral nerve blocks provide effective postoperative pain management, but there are risks associated with rendering an extremity insensate. Perianesthesia nurses play a major role in anticipating and mitigating risks and carefully monitoring patients for potential complications. This article presents uncommon but important considerations related to the care of patients with a peripheral nerve block. These include compartment syndrome, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, thermal injuries, falls, and fractures as well as their management and prevention. The nurse's responsibility in discharge education after a peripheral nerve block is also discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pain, Postoperative
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Perioperative Nursing
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Nerve Block
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Perianesth Nurs
Journal subject:
ANESTESIOLOGIA
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ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2019
Type:
Article