Prevention of early stage pulmonary complications in old patients following thoracic surgery
- VernacularTitle:老年患者胸外科手术肺部并发症的早期预防
- Author:
Jihong ZHONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aged patient;
Thoracic surgery;
Pulmonary complication
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To explore the preventive measures for early stage pulmonary complications in old patients following thoracic surgery.Methods: We conducted psychotherapy,pulmonary infection control,training in breathing and instructions in expectorating phlegm in 127 old patients(over 70 years) undergoing thoracic surgery.Results: The patients experienced difficult expectoration on the first postoperative day because of increased sputum viscoelasticity,which was gradually improved later.Analgestic and mucokinetic measures produced intended results on the first three postoperative days,with significant improvement of sputum fluidity.And the concept of fast track surgery promoted the recovery of the patients.Conclusion: The preventive measures proved essential for the prevention of early stage pulmonary complications in old patients following thoracic surgery.
