Management of postoperative complications of lung cancer

summary

Most of the complications of pneumothorax after lung cancer resection are caused by improper treatment in the process of operation. This is iatrogenic pneumothorax. Traffic pneumothorax is because the pleural wound is too large, or because there is adhesion or hook between the two layers of pleura, so that the break continues to expand, until the inhalation and exhalation can freely come and go in and out of the pleural cavity like traffic. Inhale and exhale uncontrollably, there is an open pneumothorax, that is, traffic pneumothorax. Now let's talk about the causes of traffic pneumothorax after lung cancer surgery.

Management of postoperative complications of lung cancer

First: the most important thing of traffic pneumothorax is to pump air to the chest in time and drain the chest. The site of intubation is usually the second intercostal space outside the middle clavicle or the fourth to fifth intercostal space at the front axillary line. After successful intubation, the patient's condition can be effectively controlled.

Second: after the pleural drainage, the patient's condition is stable, so he should rest in bed. He should not use too much force, hold his breath, avoid coughing and other activities that will increase the pressure in the chest, so as to speed up the healing of the breach. Also pay attention to take a semi sitting position, which is conducive to breathing, to avoid breathing difficulties.

Third: traffic pneumothorax is often accompanied by severe pain, so when the patient has severe pain, it is necessary to take painkillers in time to reduce some avoidable pain. But pay attention to carefully observe the patient's condition after taking the medicine, because painkillers are likely to have side effects.

matters needing attention

Traffic pneumothorax is not allowed to smoke, so patients with smoking habits must control their addiction. To develop good eating habits, do not be picky, not partial to food, in strict accordance with the nutritional diet. And once the possibility of pneumothorax recurrence is found, timely medical treatment is needed.