Name: Mohammed Ali Otayf
Name: Jahni Abdullah Alqarni
Name: Emad Mraea Asiri
Name: Ahmad Maher Alawi
Name: Aeshah Saeed Rajab
Name: Basil Tariq Najmi
Name: Imtinan Fahad Altowairqi
Name: Shouq Zuhair Farash
Name: Faisal Ahmed Alhothali
Name: Rayan Adel Bawazir
Name: Ahmed Mohammed Alnashri
Name: Hisham Hussain Bugis
Optimizing Postoperative Care in Pediatric Surgery the Interplay Between Radiology, Physiotherapy, Infectious Disease Prevention, and Pharmacological Management to Enhance Recovery
Abstract
Optimizing postoperative care in pediatric surgery is essential for enhancing recovery, reducing complications, and improving long-term outcomes. This research explores the interplay between four critical disciplines—radiology, physiotherapy, infectious disease prevention, and pharmacological management—in the context of pediatric surgical recovery. The study reviews current evidence and theoretical frameworks, highlighting the role of radiology in monitoring recovery and detecting early complications, the importance of physiotherapy in reducing postoperative complications such as muscle atrophy and lung congestion, the critical role of infection control in minimizing surgical site infections, and the use of pharmacological management to control pain and prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The research emphasizes the growing application of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in pediatric surgery, which integrate multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes. Studies on ERAS demonstrate its efficacy in reducing hospital stay duration, minimizing opioid use, and enhancing recovery speed without increasing complication or readmission rates. However, there is a gap in understanding how to best integrate these disciplines within a unified, interdisciplinary care pathway. The findings underscore the need for further research to develop evidence-based guidelines for combining these four components into a cohesive postoperative strategy. Additionally, the study proposes an integrated care model that could guide healthcare systems in optimizing postoperative care, ultimately improving the quality of life and recovery outcomes for pediatric surgical patients.
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