title: Care of the child undergoing an examination under anesthesia for retinoblastoma.
abstract: In conclusion, the welfare of the child is of paramount importance in the detection and treatment ofretinoblastoma. It is important for the parents to feel comfortable with the care their child is receiving since they are facing a lengthy course of therapy. Consequently, the family will require the support of the entire ambulatory surgical daycare team for years to come.
authors.affiliation: Surgery Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Pauline R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D019572:Retinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D012175:Retinoblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy