加馬刀立體定位放射手術及護理

Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Nursing Car

加馬刀立體定位放射手術（Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery） 在神經外科已成為一項有效的治療方式，目前該治療的適應症有很多，且逐漸在發展中。護理人員為醫師與患者之間的橋樑，應瞭解此治療的護理與衛教。此篇文章期能提供護理人員在照護接受此類治療患者的參考。

Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery is increasingly accepted as a powerful neurosurgical tool. Current indications for gamma knife surgery are numerous and new indications are continuously emerging. The nurse remains the liaison with the patient from the pretreatment period right through to the follow-up visits. Patient teaching and management skills are the necessary interventions in this role. This article provides a guideline for neurosurgical nurses on clinical care in this area.