Perioperative nursing of a patient with ischemia-free liver transplantation / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the perioperative nursing care of a patient with ischemia-free liver transplantation. Methods The nursing measures were developed according to the characteristics of the disease and the individual conditions of the patients including preoperative psychological care;preoperative preparation; prevention of postoperative infection; meticulous observation of the patient′s conditions, transplanted liver function and postoperative complications; the early guidance of rehabilitation activity, nutritional support treatment and the care of water and electrolyte balance. Results The patient recovered well with careful nursing care and no nursing-related complications occurred, and he was discharged successfully on the 18th day after surgery. Conclusion According to the patient's condition and individual situation, the development of nursing measures can effectively prevent the potential infection, timely discover the changes of the patient′s condition, understand the recovery of the transplanted liver function and observe the related postoperative complications, and help to promote the early recovery of patients.