Nursing care of 4 critically ill pregnant and lying-in women with influenza A

Abstract

Objective To summarize the nursing experience of 4 cases of pregnant and lying-in women with critical influenza A, so as to provide clinical experience for the observation and nursing for critically ill patients. Methods The clinical data of 4 critically ill pregnant and lying-in women were analyzed, and the clinical characteristics and nursing experience were summarized. Results The pregnant patient of one case discharged from hospital after induction of labor. Another pregnant patient discharged from hospital after the improvement of condition. Due to hypoxia, one pregnant woman caused premature birth of uterine contraction. The pregnant women died respiratory failure, and the fetus died of severe asphyxia. The situation of the lying-in woman was stable, and continuing to rehabilitation. Conclusions The incidence of critical influenza A in pregnant and lying-in women is high, with rapid changes in the condition and high mortality rate. The nursing care for critically ill pregnant and lying-in women with influenza A should pay attention to the dynamic observation of the changes of the disease. Rescue management, targeted nursing of oxygen therapy, antivirotic treatment, obstetric assessment and nursing, and psychological nursing can improve the success rate of treatment of patients. Key words: Influenza, human; Respiratory distress syndrome, adult; Pregnant and lying-in women; Severe pneumonia