NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS IN THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD OF CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING: A SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a high-complexity procedure often associated with postoperative complication risks. Therefore, nursing care plays an essential role in continuous surveillance and prevention of adverse outcomes. Objective: To describe the main nursing interventions aimed at preventing complications in the postoperative period following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methodology: Scoping review conducted following JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines in PubMed, VHL/BVS, and SciELO databases (2017–2026) using DeCS/MeSH terms in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Results: A total of 14 studies were included, predominantly from VHL/BVS (64.3%). Clinical trials/quasi-experimental studies (35.7%) and observational studies (28.6%) prevailed. The most frequent interventions were pain management and control (57.1%), health education and discharge planning (50.0%), care for drains and catheters (42.9%), hemodynamic monitoring (35.7%), emotional support (35.7%), and surgical wound care (35.7%). Conclusion: Postoperative nursing care is comprehensive and highly specialized. Findings reinforce the importance of care systemization and evidence-based protocols to promote patient safety and optimize recovery.