Nursing of Mild Hypothermia Therapy for Critically Ill Patients
- VernacularTitle:危重症病人亚低温治疗的实施和护理
- Author:
Maojun CHEN
;
Kefang CHEN
;
Yong LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2001;17(6):7-9
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the application method,intensive monitoring and treatment to complication of mild hypothermia therapy for critically ill patients.Methods Apply mild hypothermia therapy to 19 critically ill patients along with baseline therapy.Results The Glasgow evaluation scores of 18 living patients increase from average 6 to 11.6 a month later.Conclusion Mild hypothermia therapy is an important treatment method for critically ill patients with coma.From the point view of nursing care,we assess the method of temperature decrease and recovery,usage of hibernation drugs,choice of temperature,intensive monitoring and treatment of complications.