Papaverine treats vasospasm caused by PICC intubation with B-mode ultrasonography / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the effect of papaverine on vasospasm caused by PICC intubation with B-mode ultrasonography. Method Three mg papaverine were injected into the median cubital vein for at least 2 minutes in 15 patients with vasospasm. Results The vasospasm in the 15 patients was relieved 36~270 s seconds after injection. The followed intubation was all successful. There was no abnormality in their liver function and heart rate, or abnormal bleeding, or other serious complications. Conclusion Papaverine can relieve vasospasm caused by PICC intubation, so it can allow another intubation. It also can avoid delayed intubation reduce patients′pain and cost and reduce psychological pressure of the nursing practitioner.