Nursing care of critically ill patients infected by H7N9 avian influenza / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective This research summarized the nursing experience of critically ill patients infected by H7N9 avian influenza who were treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and artificial liver device.Methods 10 critically ill patients infected by H7N9 avian influenza were selected,during treatment of ECMO combined with artificial liver device,nursing care such as careful observation of the changes of symptoms,strict disinfection and protection,contact isolation,symptomatic treatment to fever,correct management of airway and ventilator circle,pipeline nursing of ECMO and artificial liver device,mental nursing,symptomatic and support therapy which included antivirus,anti-hypoxia and anti multiple organ failure,anti-shock,anti-infection,microecological balance maintenance and water-electrolyte balance maintenance.Results 4 critically ill patients infected by H7N9 avian influenza improved and removed ECMO and artificial liver device,among whom one patient rehabilitated and was discharged.Another 6 patients were in a steady state.Conclusions For critically ill patients infected by H7N9 avian influenza,comprehensive and elaborate care can facilitate early recovery of patients.