This is the sixth edition of X-Plain's® Gallbladder Removal (Open) Bundle. This concise, illustrated eBook is written and updated by the Medical Advisory Board of the Patient Education Institute.
Gallstones are common and can cause severe pain in the abdomen. Sometimes the gallbladder does not work right and the patient has symptoms of gallstones even though they don't have gallstones. Your health care provider may recommend surgery to remove your gallbladder. The decision whether or not to have this surgery is yours.
This X-Plain® Bundle covers open gallbladder removal surgery, also known as open cholecystectomy, and includes the following X-Plain® patient education eBooks:
• Cholecystectomy - Open and Laparoscopic
• General Anesthesia
• Preparing for Surgery
• Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
• Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Incentive Spirometer
• Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
• Hand Washing - Preventing Infections
• Cholecystectomy - Open - Discharge Instructions
• Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
• Medication Safety
This bundle covers open cholecystectomy and explains the benefits, risks and possible complications of the procedure. The bundle explains how to prepare for surgery, what to do after discharge and how to prevent infections. The bundle also includes information on general anesthesia, preventing deep vein thrombosis and using an incentive spirometer.
Purchase this title to gain instant access to the X-Plain illustrated bundle on open cholecystectomy today.
