skurðhjúkrun

Skurðhjúkrun, also known as surgical nursing, is a specialized field of nursing focused on the care of patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Surgical nurses work in a variety of settings, including operating rooms, recovery rooms, and general surgical wards. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the patient's safety and well-being throughout the entire surgical journey.

Before surgery, surgical nurses assess patients, educate them about the procedure and recovery process, and prepare them physically and emotionally. This includes administering pre-operative medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring all necessary documentation is complete. During the operation, they may act as a scrub nurse, responsible for maintaining a sterile field and handling instruments, or as a circulating nurse, managing the operating room environment, coordinating with the surgical team, and ensuring the patient's safety.

Post-operatively, surgical nurses provide critical care in the recovery room, monitoring the patient's vital signs, managing pain, and observing for any complications. They continue this care on the ward, assisting with wound care, monitoring for infection, and supporting the patient's rehabilitation and discharge. This requires a deep understanding of surgical procedures, anatomy, physiology, and potential complications, as well as excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Surgical nurses play a vital role in the successful outcome of surgical interventions and the recovery of patients.