Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to M B Partyka.
This manuscript presents the beginning portions of a research project as well as a critique of the design and methods. Although it is not a complete proposal, this article may given those readers who are thinking of doing research some idea of how easy it is to make fatal flaws in the design of a project. Suggestions for how a research novice might avoid these classic mistakes are made.
Care of the patient who has undergone lumbar spine surgery is facilitated by knowledge of the procedure. The purpose of this article was to identify indications for lumbar surgery, review spinal anatomy, and identify postoperative nursing priorities for these patients. A firm knowledge base, as well as aggressive attention to postsurgical and postanesthetic priorities, help to maximize the patient's chances for a successful recovery.