Nursing concerns associated with radical skull base surgery: a case study.
Historically, surgical management of extensive neoplasms of the cranial base has been limited by anatomical boundaries. However, major theoretical and technological advances now permit radical surgical resections. The perioperative nursing care of these patients is challenging and requires a wealth of knowledge and skills. The complexity of caring for patients undergoing radical skull base surgery is highlighted through a case study.
Borozny
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Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada.
Gray
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Ratel
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed