How to care for moderate amount of abdominal effusion

Ascites is a common clinical problem. Each person's physical fitness and disease severity are different, so the amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity is also different. A moderate amount of fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity is relatively serious. In this case, you must pay attention to treatment. In addition to some routine treatments, you must also pay attention to care in daily life. So how should we care for moderate amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity?

1. Bed rest:

The resting environment should be quiet and comfortable. Those who are still able to get out of bed should do light activities on time to enhance their physical strength and digestive ability. People with large amounts of ascites that affect their breathing should rest in bed in a semi-recumbent position.

2Diet care

People with ascites or renal dysfunction should control their sodium salt intake, consume less than 1 gram of salt per day, and drink less water when they have oliguria. If you use dehydrating agents at the same time, you should be careful to eat foods containing potassium ions such as citrus and watermelon juice. Porridge, lotus root powder and biscuits can be provided. The purpose is to increase the patient's appetite and ensure the intake of nutrients.

3. Spiritual care

Be caring and considerate to patients, provide more care in their lives and more spiritual comfort to build up their confidence in treating the disease and help them recover as soon as possible.

4. Skin and oral care

Keep the bed flat and dry. Due to edema in the buttocks, scrotum, lower limbs, and ankles, cotton pads can be used to prop up the bed. For patients who are bedridden for a long time, turn over once every 2 hours and apply hot compresses and massage to the pressure parts of the body to promote blood circulation and prevent bedsores. Take care of your mouth before eating.

5. Nursing of patients with large amount of ascites

When the patient has severe abdominal distension and discomfort, and diuretics are ineffective, the doctor can assist the patient in draining the abdominal fluid appropriately to improve the excretion function of the kidney. After draining the abdominal fluid, attention should be paid to changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and spirit and consciousness.