The causes and the nursing interventions of the complications due to repeated embolization therapy for huge cerebral arteriovenous malformations
- VernacularTitle:巨大脑动静脉畸形分次栓塞术并发症的原因分析及护理干预
- Author:
Lingfang SUN
;
Ge SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
arteriovenous malformation, cerebral;
embolization;
intervention;
nursing care
- From:Journal of Interventional Radiology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the causes of the complications occurred after repeated embolization therapy for huge cerebral arteriovenous malformations and to discuss their nursing interventions. Methods A total of 54 embolization procedures were performed in 17 patients with huge cerebral arteriovenous malformations. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. The causes of complications were carefully examined and the preventive measures were discussed. The prompt and necessary nursing interventions were formulated in order to prevent the complications or serious consequences. Results Among the total 17 patients, one patient gave up the treatment because of the cerebral hemorrhage which occurred two months after receiving 3 times of embolization therapy. One patient experienced cerebral vascular spasm during the procedure, which was relieved after antispasmodic medication and no neurological deficit was left behind. Two patients developed transient dizziness and headache, which were alleviated spontaneously. One patient presented with nervousness, fear and irritability, which made him hard to cooperate with the operation and the basis intravenous anesthesia was employed. No complications occurred in the remaining cases. Conclusion The predictive nursing interventions for the prevention of complications are very important for obtaining a successful repeated embolization therapy for huge cerebral arteriovenous malformations, which will ensure that the patients can get the best treatment and the complications can be avoided.
