Post-surgical nursing care in patients with total thyroidectomy

Total thyroidectomy is the removal of the entire thyroid gland due to an alteration that affects the person's health status. Objective: To analyze nursing care in the post-surgical management of patients with total thyroidectomy. Methodology: A qualitative and descriptive study was carried out. This approach allowed us to explore the experiences and perspectives of nursing professionals, using theoretical sampling. The participants in this study were health personnel until information saturation was reached who had two years of experience in post-surgical care. Results: The majority of the articles investigated indicate that immediate postoperative nursing care focuses on maintaining ventilation and circulation, to control oxygenation, pain and level of consciousness and prevent shock. Conclusions: Nursing staff must act according to their ethics, applying basic care, scientifically supported by a protocol, to be able to provide timely care of quality, warmth and recovery.