Streamlining the Preoperative process for the Open Heart Surgery Patient

Written by Cynthia Havrilak, RN, MSN


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For all open heart surgery patients test results should be reviewed with abnormal results provided torepparttar surgeon as quickly as possible. Ifrepparttar 115158 patient is a diabetic,repparttar 115159 anesthesiologist usually prefers to be informed ofrepparttar 115160 morning blood sugar. Latest research correlates blood sugar levels with wound healing therefore; strict regulation of blood sugar levels is now common practice and can be a key to improved patient outcomes. Any preoperative indication of infection warrants physician notification such as an elevated temperature and abnormal blood or bacteria counts inrepparttar 115161 urinalysis. Carotid studies should be anticipated for patients that presents with clinical symptoms or at a specific age (commonly >65). Open heart surgery will be delayed ifrepparttar 115162 patient has a significant carotid stenosis. This condition will likely require treatment before open heart surgery can be preformed. Chest x-ray report along withrepparttar 115163 films for posterior anterior and lateral views is another frequent source of open heart surgery delay. The films are needed and reviewed inrepparttar 115164 surgical suite helpingrepparttar 115165 physician determinerepparttar 115166 depth ofrepparttar 115167 incision. A lateral view is essential for all redo open heart surgery patients since adhesions may be present. The chest views enablesrepparttar 115168 surgeon to determinerepparttar 115169 heart size, pulmonary vascular and possibility of calcification ofrepparttar 115170 aorta. A comprehensive preadmission process for open heart surgery patients setsrepparttar 115171 stage for preventing post operative complications and improving patient outcomes. Due torepparttar 115172 complexity of open heart surgery andrepparttar 115173 expensive to perform it is prudent forrepparttar 115174 organization to ensure thatrepparttar 115175 candidates are adequately assessed, well educated and prepared both clinically and psychologically forrepparttar 115176 event. These efforts help to achieve program goals and outcomes. Good patient outcomes are vital to open heart programs since they are monitored by most insurance providers, federal agencies, and available to consumers. Poor patient outcomes placerepparttar 115177 whole open heart surgery program in jeopardy. An efficient preadmission process can reduce costly delays and improve patient and family satisfaction. For these reasons it is of value torepparttar 115178 organization to investrepparttar 115179 time to guaranteerepparttar 115180 preadmission processes are smooth and efficient.

Cynthia Havrilak, RN, MSN is a Senior Consultant with Health Care Visions, Ltd. based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm brings special expertise in the cardiovascular product line and is endorsed as a Preferred Provider of Cardiac Program Development for AmeriNet. Health Care Visions has assisted a multitude of hospitals in all phases of cardiac programs from program assessment and feasibility studies to business planning and implementation.


Why You Absolutely MUST Keep A Food Diary Or FAIL!

Written by Tony Tass


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Tony Tass is the author of the best-selling book "How to Get the Dream Body You've Always Wanted in 12 Short Weeks or Less!" - a complete system to turn your dreams into reality! Go to: http://www.dreambodynow.com now and also get a FREE Fatloss Mini-Course!


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