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Using a "tag team" approach to care for critically ill patients.

Authors :
Binu, Sheena
Garate, Asmita
Setia, Maninder Singh
Source :
Nursing. May2015, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p61-63. 3p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 56-year-old patient who was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) and underwent surgical cytoreduction of all intra-abdominal and pelvic disease and intraperitoneal heated chemotherapy (IPHC). A tag team care model was used to the patient with the following goals including establishing effective communication, maintaining skin integrity, and avoiding systemic infections. The benefits of the said care approach are also mentioned.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03604039
Volume :
45
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102707563
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000459791.64593.ca