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Colorectal CareMap: Your hospital stay: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2020

Colorectal CareMap: Your hospital stay: How to prepare and what to expect
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Abstract

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having colorectal surgery. The CareMap begins 6 days before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital and self-care at home.

Author
Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2015
Revision Date
06/2020
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Colectomy
Hospital Stay
Ostomy
Rectum
Languages
English
Record ID
4294