Nursing care of patient with odontogenic deep neck space infections and secondary mediastinal abscess / 中国现代医生

A report of one case of severe dental deep neck space abscess complicated with extensive mediastinal ab-scess,after operation and nursing discharge. Early tracheotomy,ensure the ventilation function, paying attention to o-ral care and twice airway management; assessment and preparation to the floor of the mouth, neck and chest incision drainage of pus preoperative,monitoring signs of postoperative infection, wound and drainage management; reasonable arrangements for antibiotic input, ensure the stable blood drug level; strengthen psychological counseling for patients and family members.