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Abstract
Hip and knee arthroplasty are common 'surgical procedures. Enhanced recovery programs help reduce length of stay with good patient outcomes and satisfaction. An audit is described showing improved pain management, reduced nausea and vomiting, and quicker recovery through an interprofessional approach.
期刊介绍:
MEDSURG Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). The journal provides its readers with the multidisciplinary information they need to provide clinically excellent patient care and to enhance their nursing practice. MEDSURG Nursing supports adult health/medical-surgical nurses as they strive for excellence in patient care, private practice, and outpatient health care settings in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Each peer-reviewed issue of MEDSURG Nursing features a comprehensive discussion and description of today"s clinical issues in adult health/medical-surgical nursing.