Nursing Workforce Readiness: Postoperative Complications
SimXIn this scenario, learners manage the post-operative transition of 52-year-old Carly Styles following a T6-T8 posterior spinal fusion. The case begins with routine post-surgical care, focusing on neurovascular assessment and Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) education. While caring for the patient, a post-operative complication becomes apparent and the learners must manage the...
In this scenario, learners manage the post-operative transition of 52-year-old Carly Styles following a T6-T8 posterior spinal fusion. The case begins with routine post-surgical care,...
Nursing Essentials: Postoperative Pain Management and Respiratory Care
California State University, Los Angeles SimXA 58-year-old female who underwent a right-sided video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery resection earlier today is admitted to the medical-surgical unit following an uneventful stay in the post-anesthesia care unit. The patient is experiencing significant "stabbing" pain at the surgical site. In this scenario, learners must complete a focused postoperative assessment, manage...
A 58-year-old female who underwent a right-sided video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery resection earlier today is admitted to the medical-surgical unit following an uneventful stay in the...
Postoperative Cardiac Emergency
Cleveland ClinicThe patient is a 55yo man, 24 hours post cardiac surgery admitted in the CVICU. The surgery was performed without complication and the patient was successfully extubated and has been recovering in the CVICU. Patient is alert, oriented and able to converse with the medical team. Patient reports on initial...
The patient is a 55yo man, 24 hours post cardiac surgery admitted in the CVICU. The surgery was performed without complication and the patient was...