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Abstract
Surgery causes physiological stress on the body and carries inherent risks such as shock and haemorrhage. This article discusses cardiogenic and hypovolaemic shock and outlines the principles of safe and effective post-operative care, including recognising hypovolaemia, maintaining fluid balance and administering pain control.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15524255 DOI: 10.7748/ns2004.10.19.5.43.c3726
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nurs Stand ISSN: 0029-6570