Nursing of patients with heat illness combined with respiratory failure / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo summarize the experience of nursing patients with heat illness combined with respiratory failure. Method The nursing records of 13 patients with heat illness combined with respiratory failure were reviewed for summarizing the nursing measures.Result After treatment and nursing care,12 of them were discharged and 1 died from multiple organ dysfunction. Conclusions Rapid cooling is key to the success of rescue.The nursing measures include keeping respiratory tracts unobstructed and preventing complications from artificial airway and mild hypothermia therapy.