How to care for grade 2 phlebitis?
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Many phlebitis patients are easy to ignore the care of phlebitis. Phlebitis (thrombophlebitis) refers to the acute aseptic inflammation of venous vessels. According to the different parts of the lesion, phlebitis can be divided into superficial phlebitis and deep phlebitis. Now let me talk to you about how to care for grade 2 phlebitis?.
How to care for grade 2 phlebitis?
First: clean, wash your feet with warm water and neutral, less irritating soap every day, and wipe them thoroughly with a towel, especially between the toes. Wipe action to be gentle, so as not to scratch the skin, causing ulcers.
Second: skin moistening: to avoid foot moisture as far as possible, wear cotton socks with good moisture absorption and shoes with good air permeability, and change them every day. Avoid wearing canvas shoes or rubber shoes that are easy to make feet sweat. To prevent dry skin, do not expose to the sun. When the feet are too dry, apply a thin layer of lanolin or water-containing lubricant, gently wipe the skin, and avoid using emollients containing alcohol or spices.
Third, the safety should avoid trauma and compression of peripheral tissue as far as possible. Practice walking on the flat ground without obstacles; Don't walk through the crowd; Wear loose and comfortable shoes instead of high heels, and don't squeeze your toes. Before wearing shoes, check whether there are foreign matters in the shoes, do not walk barefoot, and wear protective socks at night; Summer to prevent mosquito bites, skin itching, available antipruritic agent, do not use hands to scratch; In order to trim the nails, the toenails should be soaked in warm water first. In the case of good light, the toenails should be cut flat with a nail clipper. Patients with abnormal thickening or diabetes should be carefully trimmed; Warm water (about 32 ℃) is suitable for foot washing to prevent scalding. It is also not allowed to use hot water bag or electric heating mattress to directly contact the affected limb; Pay attention to keep warm, do not expose the lesion to cold air, and do not wash hands, feet or swim in cold water.
matters needing attention
1. Promote the establishment of collateral circulation: in patients with chronic arterial insufficiency, insufficient collateral circulation will directly affect tissue perfusion. Ischemic pain of the affected limb will limit the patient's activities, which is not conducive to the establishment of collateral circulation. The muscles of the affected limb will atrophy due to insufficient blood supply and disuse. It can promote the establishment of collateral circulation and increase the perfusion of peripheral tissue to exercise in a planned and gradual way. Walking and Buerger exercise are often used. 2. Quit smoking alcohol and adjust good mentality: nicotine, alcohol and mood fluctuations can make sympathetic nerve excited, cause vasospasm, should help patients quit smoking alcohol, at the same time, drink less or do not drink caffeinated drinks on diet, patients with trauma eat less or do not eat stimulating food. Patients with arteriosclerosis or diabetes should stick to low-fat and low sugar diet. 3. Avoid limb compression: tight clothing, cross legged or cross legged sitting at the knee, things under the popliteal fossa, etc. can compress blood vessels and affect arterial blood supply, which should be avoided as far as possible.
