title: Nursing care of patients undergoing pallidotomy.
abstract: This article describes the pathology of Parkinson's disease, and how it can be managed through drug therapy and surgical intervention, particularly pallidotomy. A detailed account of the peri-operative nursing care of patients undergoing pallidotomy is given to highlight the demanding nature of the procedure for patients and staff.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D005917:Globus Pallidus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000451:nursing*; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D007980:Levodopa