Nursing care of postoperative patients with brain stem tumor complicated with stress hyperglycemia / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore nursing methods of postoperative patients with brain stem tumor complicated with stress hyperglycemia. Methods The medical and nursing measures of 56 postoperative patients with brain stem tumor complicated with stress hyperglycemia were analyzed retrospectively. Results Among 56 cases, 48 cases were clinically cured, 6 cases was improved, 2 cases died of multiple organ failure. Conclusions It is especially important to intensify insulin therapy, necessary to closely observe the patients' consciousness, pupils and the change of vital signs. Meanwhile, strengthening nursing on common complications such as infection and gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and paying more attention to patients' dietary, mental state and rehabilitation are also important measures.