What are the nursing measures after splenectomy

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My spleen appeared cyst, is treated by splenectomy, the prognosis is quite good, the key is to do a good job in postoperative nursing measures, can promote the recovery of the spleen. Let's take a look at the nursing measures after splenectomy.

What are the nursing measures after splenectomy

First of all: observe whether there is internal bleeding, routine measurement of blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin changes. Observe the drainage tube of subphrenic splenic fossa. If there is a tendency of internal bleeding, blood transfusion and rehydration should be carried out in time. If it is confirmed that the bleeding is continuous, operation should be carried out again to stop the bleeding.

Secondly, splenectomy can stimulate abdominal viscera (especially stomach), so gastrointestinal decompression tube should be placed to prevent postoperative gastric dilatation. After 2-3 days, the patients resumed eating.

Finally: many patients with splenectomy have poor liver function, so they should be fully supplemented with vitamins and glucose after operation. If they are suspected of hepatic coma, corresponding preventive measures should be taken in time.

matters needing attention

After splenectomy, we must pay attention to the diet, try to eat cooked food, raw cold food, overnight food do not eat, because the body resistance is weak, it is easy to cause food poisoning and other diseases, at the same time do not eat too stimulating, greasy food.