title: Perioperative care of the liver transplant patient.
abstract: 1. Communication among team members on the liver transplant team is crucial; individual responsibilities must be considered while problem solving is shared as a team. 2. A major goal of the OR nurse is to maintain the patient's skin integrity; proper patient positioning and protection is essential. 3. Constant awareness of blood and blood product availability is urgent.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Jenkins
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning