Nursing care to elderly patients with fracture complicated with diabetes mellitus
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8283.2015.10.010
- VernacularTitle:骨折合并糖尿病老年手术患者血糖控制和并发症的观察及护理
- Author:
Hongyan DING
;
Jun MA
;
Juan YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
facture;
diabetes mullites;
blood sugar;
nursing
- From:
Modern Clinical Nursing
2015;14(10):37-39
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the blood sugar controlling for elderly patients with fracture and diabetes mellitus. Methods Twenty patients with fracture complicated with diabetes were managed with mental education and diet controlling. Meanwhile nursing measures were done to prevent infections, bedsores and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Results The fasting blood sugar levels of the 20 elderly patients were well controlled below 7.8 mmol / L. There were no related complications. Conclusion Such nursing measures as psychological counseling and diet control are helpful for a steady maintenance of blood sugar for feasibility of surgical operation, to ensure successful manipulation of the surgical operation. Prevention of infection, bedsore and DVT is critical for ensuring the success of operations.
