How to nurse after laparoscopic hernia repair

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Since my body appeared hernia, I felt really uncomfortable, so I went to see the doctor when I had another attack. The doctor said that the method of operation can be used for treatment, and laparoscopic hernia repair is the best method for repair. Let's talk about the nursing after laparoscopic hernia repair.

How to nurse after laparoscopic hernia repair

First: basic nursing: after the operation, the patient should lie in the flat position, with the head slightly tilted to prevent the patient from inhaling secretions and blocking the respiratory tract. After the anesthesia failure and the patient's vital signs are stable, the patient should put on the head pillow. Because of the need of artificial pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic repair of extraperitoneal hernia, sufficient oxygen inhalation should be ensured after operation, and the oxygen inhalation rate can be controlled at about 3.5 and 4.5 L / in, so as to eliminate waste gas.

Second: wound care: pay close attention to the changes of patients' wounds, clean and change dressings in time to prevent leakage of dressings. Observe whether there is swelling in the scrotum, if there is, there is the possibility of recurrence; if there is redness and swelling in the incision, there is the possibility of infection, the doctor should be informed of the symptomatic treatment. Ask the patient if there is skin burning or acupuncture pain in the perineum and groin area. If there is any, the reproductive nerve may be injured due to operation, and report to the attending doctor immediately.

Third: prevention of intra-abdominal pressure rise: pay special attention to keep warm, prevent upper respiratory tract infection cough and cause intra-abdominal pressure rise. If the patient has a cough, it should guide the patient to implement wound protection measures, such as gently pressing the wound with the palm when coughing, try to avoid severe cough and prevent incision dehiscence. Ensure unobstructed defecation, prevent constipation, give patients with constipation laxative drugs, defecation efforts to avoid excessive.

matters needing attention

Before laparoscopic hernia repair, we should understand all aspects of this kind of operation, including what needs to be done before the operation, what kind of cooperation needs to be carried out in the operation, and what kind of care needs to be given after the operation, which are all need to be concerned for patients.