| Understanding mediastinitis: nursing's role in prevention and treatment. | |
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PMID: 8148060 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Mediastinitis is a clinical problem seen in patients after a mediasternotomy usually following cardiac surgery. Although relatively rare, this complication slows recovery, lengthens hospital stay and increases health care costs. An overview of the problem of sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery is provided. Predisposing, intraoperative and post-operative factors related to this problem will be discussed. Attention to the factors related to the problem may contribute to the prevention of mediastinitis. Clinical recognition of the problem will be described and treatment options, nursing therapeutics and research questions will be addressed. |
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Authors:
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F Loos |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of cardiovascular nursing = Journal canadien en soins infirmiers cardio-vasculaires Volume: 4 ISSN: 0843-6096 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Cardiovasc Nurs Publication Date: 1993 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-05-06 Completed Date: 1994-05-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8913645 Medline TA: Can J Cardiovasc Nurs Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 11-5 Citation Subset: N |
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Causality Humans Mediastinitis / epidemiology, nursing*, therapy Nursing Research Patient Care Planning* Primary Prevention |
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