Care of the patient undergoing spinal surgery. Perioperative considerations.
Surgical procedures on the spine have become increasingly complex and require careful preparation and astute assessment of the patient. When the details of good patient care are attended to by a knowledgeable and well-coordinated surgical team, spinal surgery should have a successful outcome.
Insinger
J
J
St Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston.
Bailes
B K
BK
D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011187:Posture; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*