#461: Le Fort Osteotomy: Nursing Care Using the LATTE Framework

In this episode, we are taking a close look at Le Fort osteotomies and walking through the nursing care using the LATTE method so you always know the key nursing priorities. Le Fort surgeries can be complex and the airway risks are real, so having a solid framework helps you stay focused and confident at the bedside.

Here is what you will learn in this episode:

• What Le Fort osteotomies are and why they are performed

• The most important nursing assessments, including airway, bleeding, cranial nerves, and swallowing

• Nursing interventions that make a big difference in patient safety and comfort

• The essential patient education you will provide, especially when the jaw is wired

🎧Pop in your earbuds and come study with me. By the end of this episode you’ll be able to break down Le Fort post-op care like a total pro.

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