Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Mar 1997
ReviewSkin integrity in patients undergoing prolonged operations.
The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors contributing to pressure ulcer development in patients undergoing scheduled, prolonged operative procedures. ⋯ Removal of the warming blanket from routine intraoperative use with patients undergoing prolonged operations is indicated. Continued follow-up of this patient population will help to determine whether avoidance of warming blankets is sufficient to lower the incidence of pressure ulcer formation.
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Mar 1997
Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for radical cystectomy and urinary system reconstruction.
A multidisciplinary pathway and patient guide for radical cystectomies is described. Various forms of urinary diversion may be employed after cystectomy for bladder cancer. A clinical pathway for the management of patients undergoing radical cystectomy and urinary diversion or neobladder construction has proved beneficial to patient care, to the nursing and medical staffs, and to the institution.