Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Considering Authorship98
Editorial Board63
2025 National Conference - Save the Date45
Improving Confidence Level of Perianesthesia Nurses Using Malignant Hyperthermia Cart Hands-On Training42
Outcomes of Using an Electronic Anesthesia-Focused Electronic Intake Form35
PACU Nurses' Perception and Experience with Postoperative Discharge Calls33
Nurses Service Organization/ASPAN30
Up and At ‘Em: Decreasing Incidents of Delayed Ambulation or Requiring Knee Immobilizers for Ambulation After TKA and UNI27
Limitations in the Use of Pulse Oximetry in Patients of Color26
Optimizing Patient Flow by Cultivating Teamwork26
Don't Be the LAST to Escape24
Experiences of Patients Undergoing Bypass Surgery With Health Professionals During the Perioperative Care Process: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study24
Early Ambulation of Patients with Post Transfemoral Arteriography with Vascular Closure Device (VCD): A Quality Improvement Project24
Congratulations New CPANs and CAPAs!22
Comparison of the Efficacies of Three Different Intrathecal Doses of Morphine in Achieving Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia22
Does Cold Vapor Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? A Randomized Controlled Trial21
Does Preoperative Gum Chewing Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat?21
The Effect of Specialized Collaborative Nursing on the Awakening Quality and Stress Status of Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study20
Table of Contents20
Effect of Aromatherapy for Postoperative Pain Management in the Postanesthesia Recovery Room: A Systematic Review19
Clinical Evaluation of a Swelling-Dispersing and Pain-Relieving Chinese Medicine Pack Post-Thyroid Surgery Under an ERAS Protocol: A Randomized, Single-Center Retrospective Study19
Interprofessional Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians in the Perioperative Period19
Optimizing the Recovery of Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Application of Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia18
The Effects of Listening to the Qur'an in the Postoperative Management of the Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Day Surgery Unit18
Surgical Outcomes in Different Age Cohorts Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Study17
Practice Corner: Body Jewelry17
Preoperative Fear of Anticipated Postoperative Pain in Colorectal Surgery Patients: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Risk Factors17
Anesthetic Outcomes: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery Patients Who Had General Anesthesia With an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Technique17
Anesthesia Education on Postoperative Delirium Guidelines and Consensuses for the Adult Patient16
FOCUSing on Family-Centered Care: Improving the Patient-Family Experience16
Cross-sectional and Correlational Examination of Patients’ Preoperative Anxiety, Information Need, and Health Literacy in a Presurgical Consultation15
Preoperative Gabapentin for Pain Control: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernioplasty15
Factors Influencing Intraoperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy15
Advocacy Versus Civic Duty15
The Effects of Preoperative Video-Assisted Education on Anxiety and Comfort After Breast Cancer Surgery: Nonrandomized Controlled Study15
Advancing Pediatric Perioperative Care: A Journal Club Exploration in the PACU14
Preoperative Cryoneurolysis for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Series14
Closing the Prep Gap: A Tech-Based Approach to Improving Colonoscopy Readiness14
Same Day Discharge Gastric Sleeve with Addition of Virtual Health Monitoring14
Ensuring On-Time First OR Case Starts by Preventing Registration Delays14
Perioperative Management of Local Anesthetic Allergies14
Support for the Article “Misplaced Protections: How IRB Review Is the Wrong Gatekeeper for EBP Initiatives”13
Empowering Versatility: Cross-Training New Graduate Nurses in the Perioperative Department for Enhanced Flexibility and Staffing Resilience, Utilizing MOPAN and Periop 101, with ASPAN Training Guide13
Noise in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: Identifying Potential Causes for Increased Noise Levels13
Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem: Improving Nursing Decolonization Documentation13
Urinary Catheter Home Teaching Video; Facilitating Improved Patient Outcomes with Audio-Visual Tools13
Revolutionizing Perianesthesia Care: A Unified Model for Enhanced Efficiency and Flow in Post-Pandemic Healthcare Setting13
The Analgesic Properties of a Music Intervention in the Postanesthesia Care Unit13
Reducing No-Show Appointments in Preanesthesia Screening13
Acknowledgment of Reviewers13
Patient Education Intervention for Discharge from the PACU with a Urinary Catheter13
Effectiveness of Peer-Based and Conventional Video Education in Reducing Perioperative Depression and Anxiety Among Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial13
Swedish Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Understanding of Difficult Airway Algorithms13
The Relationship Between COVID-19 Anxiety and Preoperative Anxiety During the Pandemic12
Editorial Board12
Postoperative Analgesia Management Evaluation in the Postanesthesia Unit: An Exploratory Analysis Based on Patient and Surgery Characteristics12
Pediatric COVID/COLDS Scoring Tool: Safe Surgical Outcome12
Call for Proposals / Group Membership12
Effects of Propofol on Perioperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Prospective Cohort Study11
Cardiorespiratory Response to Sedative Premedication in Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Midazolam, Clonidine, and Dexmedetomidine11
Incidence of Unintentional Intraoperative Hypothermia and Its Risk Factors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Study11
Utilization of Ketamine in Total Knee and Hip Joint Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review11
Anticoagulation Update: Safe Management Strategies for the Perianesthesia Nurse10
Medical Interventions for Preventing Postanesthesia Shivering in Children: A Network Meta-analysis10
EBP Evaluation: Choose the Right Tool for Making Local Impact10
Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Nursing Workforce and Creating a Positive Work Environment10
Are You Ready? Transitioning Into Leadership in Today’s Health Care Environment10
Pain Intensity After Cardiac Surgery and its Association With Kinesiophobia: A Descriptive Study10
2026 National Conference in San Francisco!10
Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Analysis of Predictive Factors10
Compliance With Opioid Disposal Following Opioid Disposal Education in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review10
Reclaiming Engagement: Staff-Led Innovation That Transformed PACU Culture9
Combined Forced Air Warming and Warm Intravenous Fluid Strategy for Perioperative Hypothermia in Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis9
One Dose Ahead: Perianesthesia and Pharmacy Collaboration9
1 Minute Drill: Gamifying Regulatory Readiness9
Developing and Expanding the Role of the Perioperative NP Role in a New Space9
The Effect of Prewarming on Early Postoperative Thermal Comfort and Shivering in Adult Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials9
Preoperative Nonpharmacological Anxiety Management in Adult Ophthalmic Surgery: A Scoping Review9
Effect of Progressive Relaxations Applied After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy on Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting9
Ready, Set, Sedate: Nurses Leading Residents Toward Successful Orientation9
The Effects of Preoperative Oral Dextrose Loading on Mobility Independence and Perioperative Comfort in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial9
Numb But Not Forgotten: Dermatome Assessment to Reduce Post-Block Falls9
Incidence and Risk Factors of Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery: A Secondary Analysis of Postanesthesia Care Unit Data9
Influence of Breathing Training Based on Multimedia Education Combined With CICARE Communication Mode on Patients With Coronary CTA9
Surgical Safety Does Not Happen By Accident: Learning From Perioperative Near Miss Case Studies9
Crossing The Line: Improving Post-operative Care at Discharge in the Community Hospital9
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Improving Continuity of Care through PreOp Workflow Process8
Global Trends in Research Related to Emergence Agitation From 1978 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis8
The Speaking Up Climate of Nurses for Patient Safety Concerns and Unprofessional Behaviors: The Effects of Teamwork and Safety Climate8
Implementing a Discharge Readiness Process in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): An Innovative Approach to Patient Throughput8
Mapping the Research Landscape on Postoperative Hypoxemia: A Bibliometric Analysis (1998 to 2024)8
Consideration of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration to Reduce Surgical Site Infections8
Peripheral Nerve Catheters in Regional Anesthesia: Time to Rethink Routine Use8
Effect of Informing Patient Relatives by Short Message (SMS) on Their Anxiety and Satisfaction Level During Orthopedic Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial8
Let’s Get to the Core of the Score: A Performance Improvement Project to Achieve Normothermia in Preoperative Area8
Preparing Surgical Services for Emergencies Using Simulations and Role Delineation8
Expanding Patient-Family Communication Through Text Translation8
PACU Nursing Culture and Impact on Same Day Discharge and Length of Stay for Ambulatory Orthopedic Patient Population8
The Effect of Oral Water and Ice Popsicle Exposure on the Management of Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period8
Effect of a Medication Disposal Pouch versus Usual Care on Post Discharge Disposal of Unused Opioids: A Randomized Controlled Trial8
“Never Lose Your Nerve”: Standardizing Perioperative Cranial Nerve Assessments Using a Neuro Tool Box8
Implementation and Evaluation of the SBAR Communication Model in Nursing Handover by Pediatric Surgery Nurses8
JoPAN Editorial Staff 2024-20258
The Problem With PICO for Finding the Best Evidence: Fishing With the Wrong Bait and the SEARCH Solution7
Incidence and Outcome of Reintubation in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: A Single-Center, Retrospective, Observational Matched Cohort Study in China7
Chewing Gum After Radical Cystectomy With Urinary Diversion for Recovery of Intestinal Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis7
Holiday Potpourri7
Mapping the Global Nursing Literature on Aromatherapy in Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis7
A Captive Audience7
Keys to a Successful Recovery7
A Comfort-Centered Approach: Advancing Pediatric and Family Experience Through the Age-Appropriate Inventory in the PACU7
Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid-Free Anesthesia in Spinal Surgery: A Literature Review7
Nursing Students' Operating Room Experiences: A Qualitative Metasynthesis7
Improving Safe Thermoregulation Practices in an Urban Outpatient Surgery Center Through a Quality Improvement Initiative7
The Use of Therapeutic Inhaled Essential Oils (TIEO) as a Holistic Approach to Decrease Preoperative Anxiety in ERAS Gynecological Surgery7
Table of Contents7
Postgraduate Developments Among Perianesthesia-Trained Nursing Graduates in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Survey7
Editorial: Moving to the Future7
Same Day Recovery Program (SDRP) for Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients in a Perianesthesia Setting7
Workplace Safety in Perioperative Services7
How the Periop Throughput Nurse Decreases Postop Patients Time Spent in PACU7
Effects of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrates on Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials7
Editorial Board7
The Effects of Two Different Cold Application Times on Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial7
Education for Registered Nurses Completing Preoperative Anesthesia Interviews: A Quality Improvement Project7
Preventing Falls in the Surgical Setting by Implementing a Fall Prevention Bundle7
Prevalence of Postoperative Hypoxemia and Its Predictors among Surgical Patients in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis7
Cultivating Principles of Safety Culture Into Onboarding7
Acknowledgment of Reviewers7
Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: Evidence-Based Non-Pharmacological Interventions7
The Elephant in Every Room7
Intrathecal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia: Balance of Efficacy and Safety7
Conquering the Occurrence of Falls in Ambulatory Setting7
Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerves Block Through Perichondral Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis7
PeriAnesthesia Staff RN Participation in Formal Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review: Impact on Perianesthesia Nursing Engagement and Occurrence Reporting6
Examining Therapeutic Attitude and Empowerment Among Peri Anesthesia Nurses Caring for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder6
The Development and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Tumescent Liposuction Protocol, Online Educational Course for Perioperative Staff, and Discharge Instructions: A Quality Improvement Project6
Table of Contents6
Enhancing the Use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Fluorescence-guided Surgery for High-grade Glioma: An Expert Nurse Practitioner Opinion-based Approach6
Development and Validation of a Preoperative Nursing Consultation Model: A Delphi Study6
The Effect of Watching Short Videos as a Tool to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Pediatric Endoscopy Unit: A Prospective Randomized Study6
The Impact of Postoperative Thirst and Pain on Surgical Patients’ Comfort6
The Effect of a Checklist for Perioperative Hyperglycemia Management on Surgical Site Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial6
Information for Readers6
Clinical Analysis of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Combined With Midazolam in Pediatric Cranial Magnetic Resonance Examinations6
Implications of Peri Operative Cannabis Use in Adolescents and Young Adults6
Safe Pediatric Surgery: Turkish Adaptation of the Road to My Surgery Preoperative Checklist6
Feel the Warmth, Embrace the Comfort: Prevention of Inadvertent Hypothermia by Active Warming in PeriAnesthesia6
The Mental Health Impact of COVID on Nurses: A Patient Care Concern6
Malignant Hyperthermia Escape Room6
Bays, Bottlenecks, and Better Flow Improving PACU Throughput When Space is Tight6
Impact of Prewarming on Maintaining Perioperative Body Temperature: A Randomized Clinical Trial6
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Intelligent Analgesia Management System in Postoperative Pain Management: A Retrospective Analysis6
Combination of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride and Esketamine for Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Pain and Postoperative Recovery of Patients Undergoing Radical Resection Surgery for Lung Cancer6
New Graduate Nurses in the PostAnesthesia Care Unit: Advancing a Foundation of Clinical Knowledge and Skills Achieved through a Nurse Residency Program6
Information for Readers6
Corrigendum to “Postoperative Emergence Agitation in Adults in the Postanesthesia Care Unit After General Anesthesia Is a Critical Concern That Demands Attention” [Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 406
A Journey to CAPA/CPAN Certification6
Discharge Scoring Tool in Ambulatory PACU6
Care of the High Acuity PACU Patient: Putting Together the Puzzle6
The Implementation of Care Companion: A Task Based System to Prepare Patients for Surgery6
Operating Room Nurses' Attitudes Toward Patient Safety and Attitudes Toward Preventing Pressure Injuries: Descriptive and Regression Analysis6
Ensuring Successful Practice Using a PACU-Track-Specific Nurse Residency and Fellowship Program6
Zynrelef and the Quest to Eliminate Opioid Prescriptions Following Outpatient Surgery6
The Prevalence and Effect of Prewarming on Unintentional Perioperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery Walking to the Operating Room: A Non-randomized Prospective Interventi6
Effectiveness of Bundled Care in the Operating Room for Improving Hypothermia and Negative Emotions in Patients Undergoing Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: A Study6
Are We Still Dealing With Racism in Nursing?6
Coaching to Knock Our CPAN/CAPA Certification Rates Out of the Park5
Growing Novice Nurses to Perianesthesia Care: Formation of a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Fellowship5
Timing of Postoperative Education5
Reducing Perioperative Corneal Abrasions: The Impact of Standardized Eye Protection Processes5
International Comparisons of Hospitals’ Phase I Postanesthesia Care Unit Lengths of Stay Show Most Patients Need 30 minutes or Less Recovery Time to Advance From a 1 Nurse: 2 Patient Staffing Ratio5
Comment on “4-7-8 Breathing Techniques Make It Possible to Reduce Pain Associated With Total Knee Arthroplasty: A New Technique in Respiratory Exercises”5
Spine Time5
Right Cert, Right Specialty: How Policy Sparked a Perianesthesia Certification Surge5
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Postoperative Pain, Sleep Quality, and Recovery in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery5
Reducing Opioid Consumption and Length of Stay After Bariatric Surgery: A Nonpharmacologic ERAS Intervention Bundle5
Editorial Board5
Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Intraoperative Hypothermia in Neonates and Young Children Undergoing General Anesthesia5
Come Together- Perianesthesia Collaboration with Non-OR Anesthesia Locations5
An EBP Project: What Is the Best Music Listening Intervention for Patients Recovering in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)5
Investigation of Intraoperative Pressure Injury Risk Scores and Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Open-heart Surgery: A Single–center Cross-sectional Study5
Intraoperative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report5
PACU Flow Redefined: The Facilitator Effect5
Pathologic Findings in Malignant Hyperthermia and Treatment: A Case Report5
Long-term Efficacy of Health Belief Model Nursing Intervention in Preventing and Treating Moderate to Severe OSAHS in Postsurgery Patients5
Save the Date! 2026 National Conference in San Francisco5
Nebulized Dexmedetomidine for Sedation and Mask Acceptance in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials5
Overnight PACU Model for Medium-Risk Patients5
Effectiveness of Perioperative Nurse Navigators on the Incidence of Inpatient Preoperative Readiness5
Documentation for Assessing Pain in Postoperative Pain Management Pre- and Post-intervention5
Pediatric Post-Operative Emergencies in Ambulatory Surgery5
Anesthesia Management of a Patient With Common Variable Immunodeficiency and End-stage Liver Disease Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report5
Enculturation of International Nurses Within Perianesthesia5
Factors Influencing Nurse Retention in the Perioperative Workforce: A Qualitative Study5
How to Improve Communication Between the Perioperative Team and Patient's Family/Designee During Their Perioperative Journey While Keeping it Meaningful, Safe and Effective5
A Perioperative Mentorship Program to Engage Clinical Nurses in Reaching Professional Development Goals5
Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review4
PreAdmission Services: A Nurse-Led Initiative4
Small Change, Big Impact: Improving the Post Anesthesia Care Experience for Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Patients4
Care of the Patient Taking Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists4
Development of an Interprofessional Health Care Team Shared-Education Program to Promote Collaboration and Teamwork in Anesthesiology4
Current Trends in Using Social Media Professionally4
Stroke Codes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Streamlining Hyper-acute Care4
The Implementation of a Perianesthesia Nursing Orientation for the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse4
Reducing Preoperative Causes of Delays in First Surgical Cases: A Quality Improvement Project4
Effectiveness of Pediatric Competency-Based Orientation (PCBO) on Knowledge, Confidence, and Manifestation of Early Recognition of Nursing Expertise Among PACU Nurses4
Editorial Board4
Developing a New PACU Overnight Unit Through Mentorship and Empowerment4
Considering Human Subject’s Protection4
2025 National Conference in Dallas4
Effect of Electroacupuncture Added to ERAS on Perioperative Parameters and Postoperative Quality of Life in Breast Cancer: A Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial4
Promoting Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Through Lavender-Sandalwood Aromatherapy for Postoperative Pain Management in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit4
The Effect of Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) and Nursing Guide Application on Postoperative Patient Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Study4
Moxibustion for Managing Postoperative Urinary Retention After Hemorrhoidectomy and Anorectal Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials4
Nurses Service Organization / ASPAN4
Lessons Learned in Opening a Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center4
Improving FCOTS Using a Multidisciplinary, Multifactorial Approach: A Quality Initiative Project4
Impact of Replacing Fentanyl With Hydromorphone as the First-Line Postoperative Opioid Among Patients Undergoing Outpatient Cancer Surgery4
From Rigidity to Relevance: Rethinking RCTs in the Age of Digital Health4
Implementing a Specialty Fellowship Program for Nurses New To PeriAnesthesia4
The Effect of Different Propofol-Ketamine Combinations on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy Surgery4
PACU Fitness Challenge: Promoting Health and Mental Well-Being Post-COVID-19 Surge4
Every Second Patient Does Not Fully Understand Written Preprocedure Information: An Explorative Study About Functional Health Literacy4
Empowerment of the Bedside Nurse: Point Person Orientation in the Perianesthesia Unit4
Letter to the Editor: “Considering References”4
Surgical PACU Workflow: A Quality Improvement Initiative4
What Matters to Patients on the Day of Surgery—A Flash Mob Study4
Perianesthesia Nurses’ Perspectives Managing Frailty: A Qualitative Study4
The Intelligent Needle: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Ultrasound–guided Regional Anesthesia4
Caring for the Transgender Patient in the Perioperative Setting4
Evaluation of Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery4
Collaborative Practices to Increase PACU RN Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover4
Optimizing Patient Flow Through the Implementation of an Ambulatory Postoperative Recovery Area4
‘Half-Dose Sugammadex After Neostigmine Versus Neostigmine as a Routine Reversal Agent: A Pilot Randomized Trial’4
Improving PACU Throughput: Expediting Phase I Care4
Can a Subdural Hematoma Develop After Spinal Anesthesia Even if Warfarin is Stopped at the Appropriate Time? A Case Report4
Call for 2025 Conference Proposals / Breathline Online4
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion for Perioperative Services: A New Role4
Risk-Outcome Relationship in Perioperative Care: A Complex Research Affair!4
A Standardized Stir-up Regimen Shortens Phase I Recovery Time in PACU4
Effect of Active Rewarming on Normothermia, Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial4
Information for Readers4
Adult Patient Perceptions of Nurse Listening Behaviors in an Ambulatory Surgery Setting4
LEAN Into Efficiency4
Assessment of Pressure Injury Risk and Affecting Factors in the Operating Room3
Efficacy of Different Nonpharmacological Interventions as Adjunctive Treatments for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-analysis3
The Crucial Role of the Perianesthesia Nurse in Preadmission Assessment With Unexpected Findings: A Case Report3
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