Algorithmic nursing protocol to provide optimum care post combined kidney/pancreas transplantation.

Abstract

This paper explains the development of protocols to aid in the care of patients following a combined kidney/pancreas transplant. With adequate planning of care, medical and nursing problems can be detected at an early stage thus ensuring immediate and appropriated action. We have found protocols to be invaluable in the care of these patients and the one which we developed on fluids and electrolytes is outlined in this paper.