The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
Care, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedures,Procedures, Postoperative,Postoperative Procedure,Procedure, Postoperative
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Drainage
The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.
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Gastrostomy
Creation of an artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastrointestinal compression.
Gastrostomies
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Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
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Abdomen
That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.