ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the perioperative nursing for the patients during 3D video-assisted pneumonectomy. Method The data and nursing experience of 33 cases after 3D video-assisted thoracic surgery from June 2015 to December 2016 were reviewed retrospectively. Results Pneumonectomy was operated in 33 cases, with the operation time (including fast freezing time) of (90～580) min and bleeding volume of (50～1200) mL. The postoperative hospitalization time was (4.0～5.5) d. Postoperative pneumonia occurred in 2 cases and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occurred in one case, all of which were cured. Conclusion The nursing strategy of preoperative overall assessmentand intervention, respiratory function training and lung rehabilitation exercise guidance and postoperative reinforced oxygen therapy and the management of liquid, body position, chest tube and pains is the guarantee of the surgical success.