Cooperation and nursing of percutaneous vertebroplasty / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the nursing experience of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of vertebral body compression fracture (VCF). Methods 58 patients with VCF received percutaneous vertebroplasty under the guidance of c-arm X-ray. Before the operation, mental nursing as well as body position guidance were administered in each case, vital symptom monitoring and in-time intraoperative communication between patients and medical staff were performed. Results 58 patients all lived through the operation without any complications. All patients were satisfied with their clinical outcome. Conclusions Preoperative mental nursing and preparation plus intra-operative vital symptom monitoring can guarantee a successful operation.