Analysis for cause of PICC related complications in chemotherapeutic patients with lung cancer and nursing care

VernacularTitle:肺癌化疗患者PICC相关并发症的原因分析及护理
Author: Huixiang CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Chemotherapy of lung cancer; ,PICC; Complication; Nursing care
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(19):57-58
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the tendency of related complication of PICC among chemotherapeutic patients with lung cancer. Methods 67 cases patients with chemotherapy for lung cancer of our hospital were selected to be treated with PICC. Then the treatment effect was analyzed. Results 63 cases succeeded through puncture operation, occupying 94.0% of total amount,2 cases had bleeding at puncture spot, accounting for 22.2%;1 (11.1% ) case showed sign of skin allergies;3 cases with catheter block, accounting for 33.3%; 1 (11.1% ) case with catheter out;1 (11.1%) case showed mechanical phlebitis;1(11.1%)case with infection at the puncture spot. Through analysis of the causes of the disease, proper care measures were adopted and seriously implemented, all of these complications disappear, 67 patients successfully completed the chemotherapy. Conclusions PICC not only can reduce the recurrence of complication, prolonging the time of disposing catheter, but also can relieve the patients' sufferings and improve patients' life quality.