title: How to reduce the risk of deterioration after surgery.
abstract: Patients are at a high risk of deterioration after surgery, and nurses working with them must understand and follow standard principles to reduce this risk. This article, the second in a two-part series, offers guidance on best practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Simulation University Birmingham.
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Liddle
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006113:United Kingdom