Perioperative Nursing Practice: Bridging the Gap Between Surgery and Recovery

Author(s)	Ms. URMILA S. RAVLIYA, Ms. UNNATI P. CHISLA
Country	India
Abstract	Perioperative nursing encompasses comprehensive care provided before, during, and after surgical procedures. This specialized field of nursing plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, promoting positive surgical outcomes, and supporting multidisciplinary teamwork in the operating room. The article highlights the historical evolution of perioperative nursing, defines its three distinct phases—preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative—and emphasizes the critical roles nurses perform in each. It also outlines the goals, procedures, and responsibilities of scrub, circulating, PACU, and ward nurses, aiming to bridge the gap between surgical intervention and holistic patient recovery. The article concludes with a focus on managing complications and reinforcing patient education for seamless post-discharge recovery.
Keywords	Perioperative Nursing, Preoperative Care, Intraoperative Care, Postoperative Recovery, Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse, PACU, Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia, Patient Safety
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-14
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48005
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9qqdn

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