Roadblock to recovery: the surgical stress response.: An article from: Dynamics

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From the author: Surgery is a potent stress stimulus. The physiological surgical stress response has the potential to elicit systemic adverse effects. When the stressor is extreme and prolonged in relation to the resistance and strength of the patient, pathophysiological changes can occur. These changes, in turn, result in the erosion of body mass and physiological reserve and can lead to decompensation and negative patient outcomes. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the physiology, pathophysiology, and the clinical consequences of the surgical stress response. The key role of critical care nurses in optimizing patient outcomes through the prevention, early detection, and management of the surgical stress response are highlighted.

Citation Details
Title: Roadblock to recovery: the surgical stress response.
Author: Susan Mertin
Publication:Dynamics (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2007
Publisher: Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Page: 14(7)

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