Nursing of respiratory tract of patients with brain trauma undergoing mechanical ventilation
- VernacularTitle:脑外伤机械通气患者的呼吸道护理
- Author:
Xue TIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brain trauma;
Mechanical ventilation;
Pneumonia;
Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2008;24(18):25-26
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the nursing measures for respiratory tract of patients with brain trauma undergoing mechanical ventilation in order to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia. Methods Patients with brain trauma undergoing mechanical ventilation (45 cases) were given nursing of respiratory tract. The nursing effect was observed. Results There were 28 patients went through respiratory failure and discharged from hospital after completely cured. Other 17 patients died because of the severity of brain injury. Conclusion Nursing of respiratory tract of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation had important significance for the prevention of complications and improvement of rehabilitation.
