What should notice after liver right lobe excision

Update Date: 2021-12-23 Source: Network

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Because my father likes smoking and drinking very much, he was found to have liver cirrhosis. He went to the hospital for examination. The doctor said that he needed to have right lobe hepatectomy. He lived in the hospital for more than a month. He has been paying attention to nursing after the operation and is recovering. Today, let me talk about what we should pay attention to after right lobe hepatectomy.

What should notice after liver right lobe excision

First, the gastric tube is inserted into the stomach through the nostril. Its main function is to drain the digestive fluid in the stomach and prevent vomiting. If there is not much drainage fluid every day after the operation, it can be removed after the recovery of intestinal function (exhaust). The catheter is placed in the bladder to drain urine, and is usually removed 2-3 days after surgery.

Second: the analgesic pump will be connected through vein or epidural catheter, allowing patients to use analgesic drugs on their own. Appropriate use of analgesic drugs can relieve pain during walking, coughing and deep breathing. If the pain is intolerable, appropriate use of analgesic drugs or seek medical help.

Third: patients will be required to take the initiative to cough and deep breathing exercise, while using aerosol inhalation device to prevent atelectasis and lung infection. The dressing of the wound is usually changed on the third day after the operation. If there is abnormal bleeding and exudation, please inform the medical staff. Early postoperative need intravenous fluid, parenteral nutrition, anti acid drugs, antibiotics and other treatment.

matters needing attention

According to the pathological changes of the liver, referring to the opinions of specialists, the liver function is generally checked once in March to June. The diet after right lobe hepatectomy must pay attention to the diet hygiene, because most patients with liver cancer have the impairment of liver function, so we need to pay attention to it.