A splenectomy is a procedure in which the spleen is removed either partially or completely. In this episode Nurse Mo talks you through the key things you should know about patients who’ve had a splenectomy, including:

* Reasons someone would need a splenectomy

* Overview of the spleen and its functions

* Key assessments before and after surgery

* Common tests utilized to evaluate the splenectomy patient

* Treatments utilized in the care of an asplenic patient

* Key patient education

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