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Objective To summarize the key points of nursing care in reservation of catheters in 11 cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who received concurrent chemo-radiotherapy with symptomatic thrombosis after ultrasound-guided implantation of double-lumen PICCs(PowerPICC).Methods From January,2014 to December,2015,totally 11 cases with symptomatic venous thromboembolism were identified among 109 cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients receiving concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy,and observation and nursing care were provided at the early stage of thrombosis and during thrombosis.Results All double-lumen PICCs were reserved,and no recurrence or aggravation of thrombosis was recorded to the end of the treatment.The duration of carrying PICCs was 67～89(77.45±6.65) days.Conclusion With careful treatment and nursing,PICC catheter-related complications can be reduced and the duration of carrying catheters can be prolonged,which leads to accomplishment of the treatment plan for patients.
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Objective This paper summarize peri-operative nursing of minimally invasive surgery on osteoradionecrosis of skull base after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods 47 cases of osteoradionecrosis of skull base after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma were operated via nasal endoscope from March 2006 to March 2013.Focused peri-operative psychological support and adequate medical care were given to patients.Strengthened nasal nasopharyngeal cavity nursing,the observation and nursing of complications were carried out after operation and health guidance pre-discharge was given.Results The operations of 47 cases were successful and no major complication of intra-operation and post-operation occurred.Headache and foul odor relieved after operation.The follow-up continued for 3 to 84 months,46 cases were survived,1 case died of nasopharyngeal massive bleeding.Conclusions Effective peri-operative nursing of minimally invasive surgery on osteoradionecrosis of skull base after radiotherapy could ensure patients' cooperation and the smooth implementation of surgery and improve the quality of life.