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Curr Health Sci J, vol. 50, no. 1, 2024

The Crucial Role of Nurses in the Comprehensive Management of Postoperative Enteroatmospheric Fistula: A Narrative Review

[Review]

M.M. DENICU(1,2), S.D. PREDA(1,3), S. RAMBOIU(1,3), T. BRATILOVEANU(1,3), R. NEMES(1), C.L. CHIUTU(1,2)


(1)University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova;
(2)ICU Clinic, Craiova Emergency Clinical Hospital;
(3)First Clinic of Surgery, Craiova Emergency Clinical Hospital


Abstract:

Postoperative enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF) presents a complex challenge in surgical care, with multifactorial causes and significant implications for patient outcomes and quality of life. This narrative review explores the essential role of nurses in the comprehensive management of EAF, encompassing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. It emphasizes the importance of wound care management, nutritional support, psychosocial assistance, patient education, collaboration, continuous professional development, and research engagement in optimizing patient outcomes. By addressing these facets, healthcare providers can enhance their understanding and management of EAF, ultimately improving patient care in this intricate surgical complication.


Keywords: Nurse, postoperative, enterocuaneous, enteroatmospheric, fistula, review



Corresponding: Silviu Daniel Preda, Department of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2-4, Craiova, Romania, e-mail: daniel.preda@umfcv.ro; Sandu Ramboiu, Department of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares 2-4, Craiova, Romania, e-mail: sandu.ramboiu@umfcv.ro


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.50.01.02 - Download PDF
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