How to nurse after repair of atrial septal defect

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We all know that the heart can be divided into left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium and right ventricle. No matter which part of the heart has problems, it will affect people's daily life. Let's popularize the science of nursing after atrial septal defect repair.

How to nurse after repair of atrial septal defect

First, enough rest should be ensured after the operation of atrial septal defect, and violent activities such as running, high jump, swimming should be avoided. Cooperation of ventilator in nursing after atrial septal defect operation: Patients with congenital heart disease after operation generally need to use ventilator. After anesthesia, patients will feel uncomfortable in pharynx and can't speak. Patients need active cooperation.

Second: do not turn the head too much, do not swallow at will, especially in infants and young children with respiratory tract mucosa repeated friction can cause glottic bleeding, for children who do not cooperate, can be given sedatives. If there is a need, such as urination, expectoration, etc., sign language can be used to tell the nurse. In order to prevent pulmonary infection, nurses should regularly give patients with ventilator endotracheal suction, there will be shortness of breath, pain and other discomfort, to endure.

Third, patients with atrial septal defect should pay attention to keep warm and prevent respiratory tract infection. Reasonable nutrition, appropriate supplementary food, mainly light. The salt intake should be strictly controlled in patients with persistent congestive heart failure after atrial septal defect surgery, and in adults, the salt intake should be controlled within 3 grams per day. Patients with congenital heart disease should eat less and more meals. They should not overeat, let alone overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the heart.

matters needing attention

For patients who need nursing after atrial septal defect repair, they should pay attention to rest and eat more fruits and vegetables. We should often eat celery, and actively cooperate with medical staff to achieve early recovery. ?