Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care in maxillofacial surgery.
The evolution of craniofacial surgery has been interdependent on the development of anesthesia techniques and preoperative and postoperative care. Many of the procedures are relatively simple, but it is important to adhere to the details in performing them. If the principles presented here are followed, it will be possible to avoid many of the serious complications that occurred previously.
Wolfe
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University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care