What should pay attention to after ventricular septal defect repair

summary

In the treatment of congenital intracardiac malformations, ventricular septal defect repair is the best treatment, but after the operation, the corresponding precautions also need to be understood. The following article introduces the precautions after ventricular septal defect repair.

What should pay attention to after ventricular septal defect repair

First, for patients with obvious pulmonary hypertension before operation, the respirator should be used continuously until the next morning after operation. If the respirator can not be removed 48 hours after operation, tracheotomy should be performed instead of endotracheal intubation.

Second: pulmonary hypertension in postoperative circulatory instability, at this time, it is necessary to deal with this situation, positive inotropic drugs can be used to maintain blood pressure.

Third, patients with third degree atrioventricular block after operation should ensure pacing efficiency. In some cases, the conduction bundle is temporarily damaged, and the conduction function will automatically recover within a few days.

matters needing attention

After the repair of ventricular septal defect, we should understand the matters needing attention in advance, and at ordinary times, we should also pay attention to keep the stool unobstructed. If the stool is dry and difficult to defecate, excessive force will increase abdominal pressure, increase the burden of the heart, and even produce serious consequences.