Perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunting for hydrocephalus

Objective To analyze and explore perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunting for hydrocephalus.Methods The data on perioperative nursing care for 68 patients who had undergone ventriculoperitoneal shunting for hydrocephalus during the period of January 2010 to June 2012 were retrospectively analyzed.Results After treatment and careful nursing,all of the 68 patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunting for hydrocephalus satisfactorily recovered and were relieved from hospital in good conditions.Conclusions Preoperative preparation and psychological nursing,postoperative basic nursing,observation,shunt and incision nursing,nursing for complications,and post-discharge guidance is key to the successful procedure. Key words: Hydrocephalus; Ventriculoperitoneal shunting; Perioperation; Nursing care