Perioperative nursing for patients receiving endovascular therapy for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm

Objective To discuss the nursing strategy and practical measures for patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm during the perioperative period of endovascular intervention.Methods Endovascular therapy was carried out in 34 patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm,who were encountered in our department during the period of July 1997 to September 2008.The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed and the nursing points were summarized.Results The average hospitalization days of the 34 patients were(14 ± 5) days,the mortality rate within 30 days was 23.5%(8/34).No nursing-related complications occurred.Conclusion A comprehensive understanding of the mechanism,development and clinical evolution of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is very important for nursing care.For nursing staff,well mastering the relevant nursing technique,carefully guarding against any nursing errors and lessening patient's suffering as far as possible,all these are the task of primary importance.