FIRST AID AND NURSING OF CHILDREN WITH CLOSED INTRAABDOMINAL ORGAN TRAUMA

Xiao DQ, Zhang J

Children’s Hospital of Chongqing University of Medical Sciences, Chongqing, China

 

Objective: Closed intraabdominal organ trauma is a severe emergency condition and is often accompanied with blood loss, serious infection, shock and may lead to death. To improve the pragnosis of children suffered from intraabdominal organ trauma.The key point of first aid and nursing of this disease during pre-operation, operation and post-operation were summarized.

Methods: 12 cases (male 9, female 3) were collected from January 1993 to December 2000. The range of ages is from one day to 13 years. 4 cases were operated. The others were treated with conservative therapy. The first aid and nursing of the patients include as follow. Two venous lines were immediately started, rapid replacement of blood volume, monitor vital signs closely, to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, consciousness, complexion, and urine volume every 5-15 minutes at the beginning, then every 30 minutes. Ensure various passages from obstructing. Supply better caring of complication, essential nursing and psychological care.

Results: 11 patients were cured and one wasn’t adhere to be treated.

Conclusion: The rapid and effective therapy is crucial for closed intraabdominal organ trauma.

 

 

 
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