Nursing before and after laryngeal cancer surgery

Surgery is the main method for laryngeal cancer treatment. Its principle is to preserve or reconstruct the function of the larynx as much as possible under the premise of completely removing the cancerous tumor, so as to improve the patient's quality of life. According to the method of resection, it is mainly divided into partial laryngectomy and total laryngectomy. Regardless of the surgical method, pre- and post-operative care is crucial to ensure the effectiveness of surgical treatment.

1. Preoperative care

Preoperative care includes: ① Psychological care: Family members should cooperate with medical staff to explain and comfort patients, pay more attention to and be considerate of patients, meet their reasonable needs, and enable patients to face the operation in a good psychological state; ② When symptoms such as sudden local swelling, dyspnea, and increased pulse rate occur, tracheal compression caused by tumor necrosis and bleeding should be considered, and the doctor should be notified in time and preparations for treatment should be made immediately; ③ For those who need radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery, routine radiotherapy and chemotherapy care should be followed.

2. Postoperative care

Postoperative care includes: ① After the operation, the patient should lie flat without a pillow, and after waking up, the patient should be placed in a semi-recumbent position to facilitate breathing and drainage; ② Place ice cubes on the neck to prevent bleeding from the incision; ③ Pay attention to keeping the drainage unobstructed to prevent skin flap necrosis, regularly observe and record the properties and amount of the drainage fluid, and notify the doctor in time if any abnormalities are found; ④ For those who undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy after the operation, routine care should be provided.