Nursing care of a patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome who underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and deep vein mural thrombosis / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To offer experience for preventing thrombosis-related complications in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Methods:A case of mural thrombosis occurred in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during ECMO therapy. The key points for nursing included intensive monitoring of the ECMO parameters, repeated assessment of the thrombosis and appropriate preventive measures, adequate nutritional support, active mobilization and rehabilitation, and psychological care.Results:No severe thrombosis-related complication occurred during hospitalization and the patient was discharged 62 days after admission.Conclusion:Mural thrombosis related complication could be well prevented with active and individualized nursing.