title: Use of the rubber dam after open heart surgery.
abstract: The presence of the rubber dam has specific implications for nursing practice. Advantages and complications of the rubber dam, as well as the implications, are discussed in this article.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zellinger
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Lienberger
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012408:Rubber; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber