Perioperative nursing of an elderly patient with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the perioperative nursing based on a recent patient with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection undergoing hybrid operation including David, debranch and thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedures. Methods The specialised perioperative nursing tactis were recommended including routine practice, pain control, psychological guidance, vital signs management, respiratory care, anti-coagulation therapy and other related treatments. Results As the active treatment and nursing, this patient recovered successfully and discharged smoothly with no sign of any complications. Conclusions Even though the condition of Stanford type A aortic dissection patients is unstable, complicated and dangerous, the promotion of their life quality could be still accessible by well organized combine of both doctors′ and nurses′ endeavor David, debranch and thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedures.