title: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: protocols for nursing care.
abstract: One of the few life-threatening conditions encountered by the nurse caring for reproductive endocrinology and infertility patients is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS). Having protocols for the nursing care of the patient with OHS enhances patient safety and quality of care. Model OHS protocols for outpatient and inpatient settings are presented. The collaborative nursing role in patient care also is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242-1080.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hahn
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Butkowski
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Capper
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010351:Patient Discharge