Practice and nursing care of early activity program for patients after cardiac valve replacement / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To summarize the practical and nursing experience of early activity program for patients after cardiac valve replacement.Methods:Totally 156 patients after cardiac valve replacement from December 2018 to June 2019 were selected. Refer to the seven-steps of cardiac rehabilitation recommended by American Heart Association with daily activity training and Guidelines for cardiovascular rehabilitation and secondary prevention in China, an early activity program based on corrected modified early warning score (MEWS) was offered to the patients, than its effect was evaluated.Results:All the 156 patients were successfully extubated, no adverse events such as pressure ulcers, pipe slip-off and wound dehiscence occurred.Conclusion:On the basis of the correct evaluation of the patient's condition after heart valve replacement, early activities can promote the recovery of cardiopulmonary function and accelerate the recovery of the patient.