Retinoblastoma: care and support of the pediatric patient and family.
This paper presents the holistic approach to the care of the pediatric patient with strabismus. It discusses preoperative management, contemporary surgical procedures including postoperative suture adjustments, complications and the care and management of the patient and family on the pediatric unit. It reviews discharge instructions including pain management, postoperative safety and the follow-up appointment with the surgeon. Methods of determining the level of knowledge of the child's primary caregiver are also a major focus.
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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D002648:Child; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D019572:Retinal Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery