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Surgical Research and New Technique ›› 2023, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (3): 234-236.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-378X.2023.03.019

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Postoperative nursing care of a case of spontaneous esophageal rupture followed by chest infection

PAN Jian, MO Xia, SHEN Lei   

  1. Intensive Care Unit, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzhou No.1 People's Hospital, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2023-02-20 Online:2023-09-28 Published:2023-10-24

Abstract: To summarize the experience of nursing a middle-aged and elderly man with spontaneous lower esophageal rupture and postoperative chest infection. Nursing points primarily involved thoracic cavity irrigation, respiratory tract nursing care, psychological care, nutritional support care, skin care, disease prevention, and health education. The chest infection was effectively treated without other consequences due to tight collaboration between doctors and nurses, as well as the diligent nursing of ICU nurses. The patient was successfully transferred out of ICU and discharged after 9 days of therapy and nursing.

Key words: Spontaneous rupture of esophagus, Thoracic infection, Thoracic cavity washing, Nursing

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