How to care for patients with constrictive pericarditis after operation

summary

Constrictive pericarditis is the most common cause of tuberculosis infection, symptoms and signs of lower limb edema, pleural effusion and so on. The symptoms and signs can not disappear immediately after pericardiectomy, so postoperative nursing should be strengthened. Let's take a look at the following.

How to care for patients with constrictive pericarditis after operation

First, the patient needs to rest in bed for 2 weeks after operation, so skin care should be strengthened to keep the bed flat and clean.

Second: after taking diuretics, 24-hour urine volume should be recorded, and electrolyte disorder and hypokalemia should be observed.

Third, the speed of intravenous infusion should be strictly controlled. If possible, infusion pump should be used for uniform infusion to prevent left heart failure. Strictly record the 24-hour in and out volume.

matters needing attention

The patients with constrictive pericarditis caused by tuberculosis infection should insist on taking anti tuberculosis drugs. During fasting, nasal feeding should also be used. Should eat low salt diet.