Myringotomy and insertion of grommets as day surgery: a case study.

Br J Nurs

Lecturer/Assistant Professor, University College Dublin, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Dublin, Ireland.

Published: February 2021

This evidence-based case study follows a child from a nursing assessment on the day of his elective surgery at a children's hospital for myringotomy and insertion of grommets under general anaesthesia through to his arrival at the operating room. Potential pre-operative problems are identified and two problems that arose are discussed in detail. The main care provider in this case was a student nurse referred to as 'the nurse', supported by a qualified nurse, referred to as the 'registered nurse', who performed some assessments.

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