Nursing after laryngeal cancer changes the respiratory tract

Laryngeal cancer rehabilitation is a critical stage after treatment. It can also effectively enhance the efficacy of treatment and prevent a series of problems such as postoperative recurrence and complications. However, if laryngeal cancer postoperative rehabilitation is not done well, it will not only recur, but also may lead to spread and metastasis, or even more serious consequences. So how to do scientific nursing after laryngeal cancer surgery? Follow the following principles to do a good job of postoperative care!

Postoperative care for laryngeal cancer:

1. Respiratory care

After laryngeal cancer surgery, it is critical to keep the tracheotomy site open. Bloody exudate and tracheal secretions in the cannula need to be aspirated within 1-2 days after surgery to prevent suffocation. Observe the amount, color, odor, and viscosity of secretions every day. After putting on the metal cannula, the inner cannula should be cleaned, boiled, and disinfected once every 4-6 hours.

2. Nutritional guidance

In order to improve the patient's immunity, attention must be paid to diet and nutrition during the recovery process after laryngeal cancer surgery. From the first day after surgery, nasogastric feeding is given, and a nutritionist prepares a balanced diet based on the patient's age, weight, preoperative biochemical indicators, and scientific calculations of the patient's needs for heat energy and nutrients. Fish soup, pork rib soup, vegetable soup, or freshly squeezed juice can also be supplemented between meals to supplement the deficiency of vitamins, inorganic salts, and trace elements. Observe and adjust the eating position in a timely manner, and observe whether there is lower respiratory tract inflammation at any time to prevent occult aspiration.

3. Preventing complications after laryngeal cancer surgery

Poor rehabilitation after laryngeal cancer surgery can easily lead to a series of complications. Keep the wound dressing clean and dry after surgery, and replace the tracheal pad dressing in time if it is contaminated to prevent infection. Keep the oropharynx clean, remove oral and pharyngeal secretions at any time, reduce frequent swallowing to prevent pharyngeal fistula, and maintain adequate nutrition after surgery.

Psychological care after laryngeal cancer surgery

We create a good recuperation environment for laryngeal cancer patients to make them feel comfortable and happy, give them more encouragement during the treatment process, and build up their confidence in defeating the disease. Patients are prone to dependence after becoming ill, and they are in more urgent need of attention and care. Therefore, we pay attention to caring, being considerate, and understanding patients in our work. During treatment and care, we move gently and accurately to reduce patients' pain.