What position should I take after segmentectomy

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I just had a segmental resection because of local lung disease. The operation process is very tense, and the doctor also said a lot of precautions after the operation. In particular, it emphasizes what position should be taken after the operation. Now let's talk about what position to take after segmentectomy.

What position should I take after segmentectomy

First, when the patient's consciousness is not restored, he should take a flat position, with his head tilted to one side, so as to avoid asphyxia due to the inhalation of vomitus and secretions or complicated with aspiration pneumonia. After the blood pressure was stable, the patients were in the semi sitting position.

Second: for lobectomy, supine position or lateral position can be used. In order to promote the expansion of the diseased tissue, the lateral decubitus position should be avoided.

Third, the patients with pneumonectomy should avoid excessive lateral decubitus, and 1 / 4 lateral decubitus position can be adopted to prevent mediastinal displacement and compression of the contralateral lung leading to respiratory and circulatory dysfunction. If there is blood sputum or bronchial fistula, take the affected side lying position and inform the doctor.

matters needing attention

Because of the particularity of segmentectomy, the choice of postoperative position becomes very important. After the operation, be sure to consult the doctor to understand the details of body position selection. Choosing the right posture is also more conducive to postoperative recovery.