Research progress on influencing factors and nursing intervention of thirst in critical patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Thirst is one of the common complaints of critically ill patients, persistent and intense thirst is closely related to a variety of negative emotions, such as anxiety, depression, etc., which can cause restlessness, sleep disorders, and reduce the quality of life; at the same time, it can cause bacterial growth in the patient′s oral cavity, increasing the risk of secondary infection, thereby delaying the recovery of the disease and prolonging the length of ICU hospitalization. Therefore, this article reviews the current status, risk factors, and intervention strategies of thirst in critically ill patients in order to provide a reference and basis for medical staff to carry out thirst intervention measures in critically ill patients.