Influencing factors of delirium of elderly patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU / 现代临床护理

Objectives To explore the influencing factors of delirium in elderly patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU. Methods Using a self-designed questionnaire,the investigation was done among 210 patients undergoing mechanical ventilation to evaluate the delirium condition and look into the influence factors of delirium.Results 112 cases(53.3%)of the elderly patients were affected with delirium.The major influencing factors included duration of mechanical ventilation,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation(APACHEⅡ),hypoxia,sleep deprivation.Conclusion The incidence of delirium is higher among the elderly patients with mechanical ventilation.As for nursing strategy,providence of family nursing,close observation of the disease changes, enhanced respiratory function and practical orientation cognitive training are important for the reduction of the incidence of delirium in the elderly patients with mechanical ventilation.

Discussion on Physiology Teaching to Foreign Students / 中华医学教育探索杂志

The article is to discuss the physiology teaching methods for the foreign students.The teaching effect can be highly improved by preparing well before the class,reforming teaching methods and renovating systems of review and examination.