Cardiac Surgery: Nursing care in the post-operative

• Main Author: Ferreria Gomes, Leticia
• Publication Date: 2024
• Other Authors: Alves Primo, Michele, da Silva, Gislayne, Primo Borges, Lauhanda, Alves de Oliveira e Faria, Márlin, de Melo Bordoni, Henrique, Gomes , Leandro da Silva, Silva, Núbia Lafaiete Dias da, Veloso, Heloisa Marilak Alves, Nogueira, Vinícius Oliveira Cunha, Morais, Rebeca Mariana Alvim, Machado, Wislane Leite
• Format: Article
• Language: por
• Source: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Download full: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1619
• topic: Cirurgia Cardíaca, Doenças Cardíacas, Enfermagem, Assistência de Enfermagem.

Introduction: Cardiac surgery is a complex procedure that requires intensive care in the postoperative period to ensure adequate recovery and prevent complications. Nursing care plays a crucial role in this context, providing specialized care, continuous monitoring, targeted interventions to promote hemodynamic stability, prevent infections, manage pain and facilitate patient rehabilitation. Objective: To analyze nursing care in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, highlighting the interventions carried out by the nursing team to promote patient recovery. Methods: This is an integrative literature review article in the SciELo and BIREME databases. Results: Nursing care in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery involves a series of interventions that aim to ensure the patient's stability, prevent complications and promote adequate recovery. Conclusion: The nursing process as a work methodology contributes to quality care, related to the necessary guidelines for each case, and to better care assistance involving patients, families and nursing.