How to care for liver transplantation

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Liver transplantation, many times, for patients, this operation is a certain risk, so patients need to pay more attention, and in the face of nursing, for liver transplantation, preoperative and postoperative nursing are indispensable, let's talk about how to care for liver transplantation.

How to care for liver transplantation

First: preparation for liver transplantation operation, preparation before admission. If you can get everything ready before admission, it's the best, because there is no more time before operation. You need to prepare the following items: pajamas, slippers, robes, long sleeves, short sleeves, slippers, toiletries (shaving appliances, toothbrushes, etc.), books, game machines, Walkman (as long as you like). While you're waiting for a donor, you'd better go to the dentist for a comprehensive examination, which can reduce the risk of postoperative infection.

Second: preoperative preparation after you are admitted to the hospital, you will have a series of examinations, which must be prepared before the operation, and any potential infection can be found. You will receive chest X-ray, ECG, blood and urine tests. The nurse will prepare your skin. Before the operation, the surgeon and anesthesiologist will explain to you the risks that may occur during the operation, and ask you to sign the operation agreement.

Third: fever, pain, jaundice, ascites, decreased liver function, etc. You should also get out of bed as much as possible, which is necessary because it can avoid thrombosis. Postoperative recovery also includes physical therapy and nursing. Of course, your own efforts will help you recover as soon as possible. It is necessary that you return to the transplant hospital once or twice a week in the first month after discharge.

matters needing attention

After liver transplantation, we need to pay attention not to eat too much spicy food or drink beer. In addition, we can eat more nutritious food to make the recovery of the disease more effective. Whether the operation is successful or not is related to whether the nursing is effective or not.