Perioperative respiratory care in 27 severely obese patients with type A aortic dissection
To summarize the perioperative nursing of respiratory care in 27 severely obese patients with acute type A aortic dissection.The mainly nursing points are as follows:active intervention for obesity hypoventilation syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome were conducted preoperatively,and a transient increase in intrathoracic and abdominal pressure were avoided.Intraoperative emergency care coordination for difficult airway was enhanced,and intensive lung function protection measures were implemented.Postoperative postural management was optimized;lung diaphragm protective strategies were carried out;progressive invasive-non-invasive step-down therapy was conducted to enhance ventilator endurance;lung infection surveillance was strengthened;early rehabilitation and psychological counselling were implemented.After careful treatment and nursing care,26 cases were cured and discharged from the hospital,and a case with difficulty in extrication was transferred to the respiratory rehabilitation hospital under tracheotomy.