Laryngeal edema: perioperative nursing considerations.
Laryngeal edema is a relatively rare yet serious postoperative complication for those patients undergoing general anesthesia. Maintenance of airway and breathing are always the first priority of perioperative patient care. Medical-surgical nurses working in postoperative settings must be familiar with the signs, symptoms, and necessary prompt treatment for this life-threatening condition.
Letizia
Marijo
M
Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA.
O'Leary
Jennifer
J
Vodvarka
Jane
J
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D007819:Laryngeal Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D012307:Risk Factors