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Jerry Ward is a registered orthopedic nurse who has helped design an educational process for pre-op patients. Jerry says it’s really a team approach when it comes to joint replacements. The first thing Jerry says a patient—and a patient’s caretaker—needs to be education about the process. Anesthesia is one of the first things she tackles. Two weeks before their surgery patients will come in for this educational class and also get tests done to make sure if there are any health issues the staff can address it. Infection is the biggest worry for a patient and a doctor. Jerry shows patients exactly what they need to do to keep their wound clean. The patients and caretakers, such as spouses, are given literature about what is going to happen after the surgery so they won’t feel lost or confused.

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ContributorJeri WardRead Full Bio

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Jerry Ward is a registered orthopedic nurse who has helped design an educational process for pre-op patients. Jerry says it’s really a team approach when it comes to joint replacements. The first thing Jerry says a patient—and a patient’s caretaker—needs to be education about the process. Anesthesia is one of the first things she tackles. Two weeks before their surgery patients will come in for this educational class and also get tests done to make sure if there are any health issues the staff can address it. Infection is the biggest worry for a patient and a doctor. Jerry shows patients exactly what they need to do to keep their wound clean. The patients and caretakers, such as spouses, are given literature about what is going to happen after the surgery so they won’t feel lost or confused.

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Even though a patient’s medical team wants their patient to go back to their regular activities, work and even drive, patients need to keep in mind that their rehabilitation will affect the longevity of the joint replacement. Also, if a patient over extends himself or herself it will prolong the recovery. A patient needs to let someone help them. And they don’t necessarily need someone with them 24/7. For caregivers who go to the pre-op educational class, they can ask questions and hear other families’ questions. It helps everyone be on the same page. Jeri is fine with patients calling her many times to answer and questions. She loves her job and wants a happy and healthy patient.

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