Nursing care for phlebitis

Phlebitis has a great impact on the patient's body, especially female patients. Many patients suffer from phlebitis. Phlebitis is more common in middle-aged and elderly people. The blood flow of patients suffering from phlebitis will become slow, congested erythema will appear in the affected area, and edema may also occur. The red spots will gradually turn into brown pigment over time. Nursing care for phlebitis is very important.

The harm of phlebitis is very great. Patients infected with phlebitis will have skin pigmentation, which will gradually

Phlebitis is not very serious in the early stages, but many patients often suffer from phlebitis, especially lower limb phlebitis, which is even more unbearable for patients. This is mainly because many patients do not receive good treatment and care, which leads to the deterioration of their condition. So, how should phlebitis be treated? And how should we take good care of it?

1. Protect the affected limb from injury: Affected limbs with insufficient arterial blood supply may develop long-lasting ulcers even with slight stimulation. Therefore, scratching and scrubbing the affected limb should be avoided. If blisters, ulcers or gangrene have appeared, the local area should be kept clean and correct treatment methods should be used to actively treat the disease. Avoid bathing the affected limbs with severe blood supply deficiency with hot water to prevent increasing tissue metabolism, aggravating tissue hypoxia, causing the disease to progress faster and worsening symptoms.

2. Avoid pressure on the affected limb: Tight clothing, sitting cross-legged or with legs crossed at the knees, putting something under the dimples, etc., can all compress the blood vessels and affect arterial blood supply, so try to avoid this.

3. Keep warm: Exposure to cold air and direct contact with cold objects can cause arterial constriction or spasm. The room temperature and humidity should be kept appropriate, and direct contact with cold water should be avoided. When going out in cold seasons, you should pay attention to keeping warm, and the warm-keeping time should be half a month or a month earlier than normal people. Avoid exposing your limbs, and keep your clothes, shoes and socks loose and soft.

4. Promote the establishment of collateral circulation: In patients with chronic arterial insufficiency, insufficient collateral circulation directly affects tissue perfusion. Ischemic pain in the affected limb will limit the patient's activities, which is not conducive to the establishment of collateral circulation. The muscles of the affected limb will atrophy due to insufficient blood supply and disuse. Exercise in a planned and gradual manner and increased activity can promote the establishment of collateral circulation and increase perfusion of peripheral tissues. Walking and Buerger exercises are often used.

Patients with phlebitis should pay attention to doing some appropriate exercises in their daily lives, moving their limbs and joints. If the joints feel uncomfortable, they should be careful to avoid cold. They can often soak in hot water or apply a hot towel to the affected area. Patients with phlebitis should pay attention to the care. Early treatment of phlebitis is the key. Otherwise, the longer it is delayed, the more difficult it will be to treat, and the greater the harm it will cause to the patient.