Nursing care of a patient with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome who underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and deep vein mural thrombosis / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To offer experience for preventing thrombosis-related complications in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Methods:A case of mural thrombosis occurred in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during ECMO therapy. The key points for nursing included: intensive monitoring of the ECMO parameters, repeated assessment of the thrombosis and appropriate preventive measures, adequate nutritional support, active mobilization and rehabilitation, and psychological care.Results:No severe thrombosis-related complication occurred during hospitalization and the patient was discharged 62 days after admission.Conclusion:Mural thrombosis related complication could be well prevented with active and individualized nursing.