contamination: the process of becoming unsterile or unclean.Terms related to postoperative complications include the following:Īnesthesia: medications that produce a decreased level of consciousness, analgesia, relaxation, and a loss of reflexesĪtelectasis: the complete or partial collapse of a lung Patients are at risk for complications, affecting recovery and quality of life after surgery (Hinkle & Cheever, 2018 Ignatavicius et al., 2021). For patients unable to manage their postoperative care at home, discharge to an SNF is required. Phase 3 care is provided in an extended-care environment, generally within the hospital or at the patient's home. Some patients complete this phase concurrently with phase 1 and are discharged directly home. This phase typically only lasts 1-2 hours. Phase 2 focuses on preparing the patient for an extended-care environment such as an acute care unit, skilled nursing facility (SNF), or home. The length of phase 1 depends on the patient's health status and the surgery performed. Once the patient is in the PACU or ICU, nurses are primarily responsible for recognizing signs and symptoms of actual or potential problems and intervening appropriately to minimize risk, morbidity, and mortality. Phase 1 may start in the intensive care unit (ICU) for critically ill patients. Phase 1 care begins immediately after surgery, most often in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The postoperative period is the longest of all the perioperative periods. summarize preventative measures to prevent postoperative complications.discuss common interventions for postoperative complications.identify key assessments appropriate for the early detection of postoperative complications.explain the clinical manifestations of various postoperative complications.describe the factors associated with the development of postoperative complications.Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: This learning activity aims to increase nurses’ knowledge of preventing, recognizing, and managing commonly identified postoperative complications.
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