Nursing cooperation in finger guided non-thoracoscopic Nuss operation / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To introduce the surgical cooperation in finger-guided modified Nuss operation. Methods Forty-six patients with pectus excavatum (PE) underwent the finger-guided modified Nuss operation during September 2013 to August 2015. We retrospectively reviewed the surgical data and sumed up the key points for nursing cooperation. Results All the operations were successful. One patient developed preumothorax and chest subcutaneous emphysema;one patient developed pleural effusion. There was no bar shifting in the follow-ups. Conclusions Enough preoperative preparation and good doctor nurse cooperation are critical for the success of operations.