Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7516118 | International Journal of Nursing Studies | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Multi-component approaches that include different single interventions have the strongest effect in preventing postoperative depression, pulmonary complications, prolonged intensive care unit stay and hospital stay. Postoperative infection can be best prevented by disinfection with chlorhexidine combined with immune-enhancing nutritional supplements. Atrial fibrillation might be prevented by ingestion of N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. High quality studies are urgently needed to evaluate preadmission preventive strategies to reduce postoperative delirium or pressure ulcers in older elective cardiac surgery patients.
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Authors
Roelof G.A. Ettema, Heleen Van Koeven, Linda M. Peelen, Cor J. Kalkman, Marieke J. Schuurmans,