Perioperative Nursing Care for Patients with Lung Cancer Undergoing Total Pneumonectomy ()
ABSTRACT
Objectives: To explore the perioperative nursing care for lung
cancer patients undergoing total pneumonectomy, and to promote their
rehabilitation. Methods: We will provide preoperative assessment and
education in the aspects of respiratory function, diet, and psychology to
patients undergoing total pneumonectomy, and provide continuous postoperative
management about posture, fluid, and respiratory to help patients diagnosed
with lung squamous cell carcinoma and underwent total pneumonectomy to reduce
their postoperative complications and improve their overall quality of life. Results: 78.9% of lung cancer patients who underwent total pneumonectomy achieved a
better outcome and prognosis by receiving the above nursing program. Conclusion: With large lung cancer tumors, the surgical trauma is highly invasive and the
resection is extensive. Management of the patient’s respiratory tract is the
focus of perioperative nursing and the key to preventing the development of
related postoperative complications.
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Xin, Z. , Tu, K. , Wu, H. , Li, C. and Zhong, J. (2022) Perioperative Nursing Care for Patients with Lung Cancer Undergoing Total Pneumonectomy.
Journal of Cancer Therapy,
13, 234-241. doi:
10.4236/jct.2022.134019.