Nursing of six cases of human infected H7N9 avian influenza / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize nursing care of 6 critically ill patients with human infections of avian influenza A H7N9 virus. Methods Totally 6 cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza in our hospital during December 2016 to February 2017 were treated, with nursing care including:careful nursing of medication, nutrition management, oxygen therapy, analgesic sedative care, delirium prevention, humane care and protective isolation. Results About 5 cases were discharged from the hospital and 1 case died. Conclusion The key nursing points include observation of anti-avian influenza virus efficacy and side effects, nutrition management, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation care, analgesic sedative care, delirium prevention, humane care, and preventive isolation, which are key to the successful treatment of critically ill patients with human infections of avian influenza A H7N9 virus.