Nursing care of a puerperal woman with cryptococcal meningitis complicated with intracranial venous sinus thrombosis / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To summarize the nursing experience of a puerperal woman with cryptococcal meningitis complicated with intracranial venous sinus thrombosis.Methods:Before the surgery, the patient′s consciousness, pupil, headache and other symptoms of cranial hypertension closely were observed. And the prodromal stage of cerebral hernia was timely detected and the emergency rescue measures if needed was implemented. The cause of intracranial venous sinus thrombosis was analyzed and the risk intervention was carried out. At the same time, the blood potassium concentration was closely monitored, the hypokalemia was effectively controlled, and the anticoagulant observation and nursing was performed. Cooperated with doctors for intracranial venous sinus angiography+ balloon dilatation. The postoperative complications were prevented and patients′ health and psychology was remodeled.Results:The patient recovered well physically and psychologically after the operation.Conclusions:Effective clinical observation, symptom management, risk intervention and prevention of complications can promote patient recovery.