Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Second Edition by Tanya Hodge MS RN CNS CCRN

Author:Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2015-11-06T11:08:00+00:00

Transition to Intermediate Care

Once patients have initially recovered from cardiac surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU), they are usually transferred to an acute care or step-down unit until discharge. Throughout this chapter, these types of units will be referred to as intermediate care units. This transition is a critical step in the recovery process. There are many pitfalls possible in this process, including breakdowns in communication, rushed transfers, and lack of comprehensive discharge planning. Collaboration is critical in successfully transferring patients.

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