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    • INTRODUCTION


      Welcome to AN3163 Fluids and Electrolyte Balance and Perioperative!

      This subject aims to provide a general introduction to the basic topics in Fluid and electrolyte and Perioperative.

      Fluid and electrolyte are a key concept to understand for maintaining homeostasis, and for successful treatment of many metabolic disorders. There are various regulating mechanisms for the equilibrium of electrolytes in organisms. Disorders of these mechanisms result in electrolyte imbalances that may be life-threatening clinical conditions. Understanding the basics of these complex concepts is vital to your success in caring for complex patients.

      The perioperative period begins when the patients is informed of the need of surgery, includes the surgical procedure and recovery, continues with discharge, and ends when the patient achieves his or her optimal level of postsurgical function. The perioperative nursing provides essential knowledge of pre-, intra-, and post-operative practices through the continuum of care for surgical patients. The nurse helps to plan, implement, and evaluate treatment of the surgical patient and may work closely with the patient, family members, and other health care professionals.

      In this course guide, I will share the course learning outcomes, the overview of the plan of the course and the assessments. I will also share the expectations of being a student in this course. It is our intent to make this learning experience both convenient and fun while achieving the intended outcomes.

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Topic 1 : Care of Client During Perioperative Period

  • Topic 1 : Care of Client During Perioperative Period

    INTRODUCTION

    Sterilization and disinfection are the basic components of hospital infection control activities. Every day, a number of hospitals are performing various surgical procedures. The medical device or the surgical instrument that comes in contact with the sterile tissue or the mucus membrane of the patient during the various processes is associated with increased risk of introduction of pathogens into the patient’s body. Moreover, there is chance of transmission of infection from patient to patient; from patient or to health care personnel, and vice versa [e.g., hepatitis B virus (HBV)]; or from the environment to the patient (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp.) through the improper sterilized or disinfected devices. A number of outbreaks and infections were reported in the hospital setup because of improperly sterilized devices. Many infections were reported throughout the world due to use of contaminated endoscopes. Hence, adequate decontamination techniques for medical and surgical devices are needed in all the health care facilities.

    LEARNING OUTCOME

    At the end of the lecture, the students will be able to:

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    • KNOWLEDGE CHECK ACTIVITIES

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    • CONCLUSION

      The practice of aseptic technique requires an understanding of the principles involved, adherence to proper procedures, use of the right resources and a proper environment. While vigilance and supervision are essential, compliance can only be achieved through individual commitment and attention.

    • REFERENCES

      Sara, L., Justine, H. & Hayley, G. (2020). The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (10th ed). United States: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

      Sutherland-Fraser. S., Menna, D., Brigid, M. G. & Benjamin, L. (2020). Perioperative Nursing : An Introduction (3rd ed). Australia: Elsevier

      LeMone, P. & Burke, K.M. (2019). LeMone and Burke's Medical-Surgical Nursing : Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. (7th ed.). USA: Pearson

      Baranoski, S. (2020). Wound Care Essentials :Practice Principles (5th ed). USA: Wolters Kluwer Health

      Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2018). Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (14th ed.).Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.

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