How to care after arteriovenous malformation surgery?

Arteries and veins are the most important circulatory system in the body and are vital to the health of the body. Without arteries and veins, there would be no normal life. Therefore, we must pay attention to the arteriovenous system. Vascular malformation is the most common disease, and surgery is the main treatment method, which has a better effect. However, attention should be paid to postoperative care. Let’s take a look at how to care after arteriovenous malformation surgery?

Postoperative care for cerebral vascular malformation is very important. The surgery changes the abnormal process of blood supply to the blood vessels, and the patient needs some adaptation. In terms of nursing, it should be noted that blood pressure should be 10 mmHg lower than before surgery, and attention should be paid to observing changes in vital signs after surgery, such as blood pressure, respiration, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, etc. After cerebrovascular malformation surgery, the 24-48 hours is a relatively important stage. We must pay special attention to every physical indicator of the patient, avoid stimulating the patient, and don't let the patient get too excited.

First of all, we must observe changes in vital signs. Closely observe changes in consciousness, pupils and vital signs. Changes in the patient's consciousness level are an important indicator of the severity of the disease, so as to grasp changes in the disease. Closely observe changes in consciousness, pupils, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure, and promptly discover signs of bleeding and rebleeding (such as slow and strong pulse, unequal or dilated pupils, breathing from fast to slow, increased blood pressure, etc.). Therefore, we must strengthen patrols to ensure patient safety.

During nursing, care should be taken to place the patient in a quiet, fresh-air ward, limit visitors, require the patient to rest in bed, avoid emotional excitement, coughing hard and other triggers, and prevent rupture and bleeding. Eat a balanced diet and maintain smooth bowel movements (1) Give patients light, easily digestible food. Patients who have difficulty eating should be given a liquid diet to ensure nutritional supply. Record intake and output to maintain a balance of water and electrolytes.

For patients with hypertension, it is advisable to eat a low-sodium diet, control sodium intake, and exercise appropriately. (2) Understand the patient's daily bowel movement. If the patient has constipation, follow the doctor's advice in a timely manner. Encourage the patient to eat more crude fiber foods, vegetables and fruits to keep the bowel movements smooth. If necessary, follow the doctor's advice to take laxatives, small enemas or use rectal suppositories to promote defecation. Avoid straining during bowel movements due to dry stools, which may increase intracranial pressure and lead to cerebral vascular malformation and bleeding.