Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Postoperative Care

The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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The period of care beginning when the patient is removed from surgery and aimed at meeting the patient's psychological and physical needs directly after surgery. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)

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5 entry terms
  • Care, Postoperative
  • Postoperative Procedures
  • Procedures, Postoperative
  • Postoperative Procedure
  • Procedure, Postoperative

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E02w.760w.731.700w
  2. E04w.604.500w
  3. N02.421.585w.722.700w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Postoperative Care. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011182. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011182
  2. Postoperative Care. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postoperative_care
  3. Postoperative Care. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70450088