Effect observation of using the self-made pressure reduction bilateral nasal oxygen tube to prevent the nasal oxygen tube ear pressure sore for the comatose patients

Abstract

Objective To observe and discuss the effect of using the self-made pressure reduction bilateral nasal oxygen tube to prevent the ear pressure sore for the comatose patients. Methods Totally 86 cases of comatose patients which needed permanent oxygen inhale admitted during Jan 2016 to Dec 2016 were divided into observation group and control group: Each group 43 cases. Observation group used self-made pressure reduction bilateral nasal oxygen tube to inhale the oxygen, control group used the conventional disposable bilateral nasal oxygen tube to inhale the oxygen and the pressure ulcer stage. Results There was no significant difference in Braden score in two groups, the difference was statistically significant (P>0.05). Observed two groups patients′ nasal oxygen tube ear pressure sore situation, these were only 2 patients happened nasal oxygen tube ear pressure sore in observation group, on the contrary, these were 9 patients happened in control group, occulting probability was higher than observation group significantly. and the extend of the pressure sore is much serious than the observation. Difference was statistically significant (χ2=5.11, P<0.05). Conclusions During the privation of the nasal oxygen tube ear pressure sore for the comatose patients, self-made pressure reduction bilateral nasal oxygen tube can alleviate the ear skin pressure effectively, reduce the pressure sore occur, the effect is obvious, nursing quality is improved, deserve the clinical expansion. Key words: Coma; Bilateral nasal oxygen tube; Ear pressure sore; Prevent; Effect observation