title: Practical points in the care of the patient post-thyroid surgery.
abstract: It is the purpose of this article to discuss the care of the patient after thyroid surgery. Preoperative preparation will be presented, thyroid anatomy reviewed, and surgical interventions identified. PACU care of the patient identifies specific patient priorities and potential postoperative complications.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Litwack-Saleh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000451:nursing*