Experts give a detailed introduction to the key points of nursing for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor with a high mortality rate. Many pancreatic cancer patients die within a short period of time after diagnosis, which is extremely harmful. So what are the common nursing points for pancreatic cancer ? Here are some common nursing points for pancreatic cancer.

In general, the key points of care for common pancreatic cancer are:

(1) Improve the nutritional status of patients and reduce postoperative complications: Encourage patients to eat more nutritious food, provide pancreatic cancer care, and give gastrointestinal nasogastric feeding or intravenous high nutrition when necessary. Patients with obvious jaundice need to be given vitamin K1 to improve coagulation function. Fatty foods should be limited due to fat absorption disorders (such as diarrhea and changes in stool properties).

(2) After surgery, closely monitor blood pressure, pulse, and respiration to prevent shock and maintain water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. This is an important nursing method for pancreatic cancer.

(3) During pancreaticoduodenectomy, there are many anastomoses during the operation. When performing pancreatic cancer care, the characteristics and amount of exudate in the abdominal drainage tube or drainage strip should be closely observed to observe whether complications such as bile fistula, pancreatic fistula and bleeding occur.

(4) For patients who undergo pancreatic body and tail resection, pay attention to whether there is pancreatic fluid leakage in the drainage tube placed at the pancreatic section (pancreatic fluid is clear, colorless, watery liquid). If pancreatic fistula is suspected, the drainage tube should be immediately connected to continuous negative pressure suction, and the skin around the pancreatic fistula should be protected with zinc oxide paste. This is also the key point of pancreatic cancer care.

(5) Psychological care: Provide psychological support to enhance confidence in overcoming the disease.

(6) Control of secondary diabetes: This is also a key point in the care of pancreatic cancer. Monitor blood sugar, urine sugar, and ketone bodies in the early postoperative period. Record urine volume and specific gravity. Administer insulin as directed by the doctor.

The above is an introduction to the key points of common pancreatic cancer care. I believe everyone has some understanding of this. Once you have pancreatic cancer, you must go to the hospital for treatment immediately to avoid missing the best time for treatment.