Abstract
Objective To report 1 case with pancreatic cancer after chemotherapy infected by influenza B virus, and complicated with atrial fibrillation, pulmonary infection. Methods Clinical data, treatment, outcome of this case were reviewed and the nursing emphasis was summarized. Results Through active treatment and nursing, with cured influenza, successful cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and controlled lung infection, the patient was transferred to general hospital to treat basic disease. During hospitalization, none infection occurred among medical staff and caregivers. Conclusions Key points of nursing of patient with pancreatic cancer after chemotherapy complicated with influenza B include disease observation of atrial fibrillation, lung infection and influenza B virus infection, nutritional status improvement, skin care, psychological care for patients and care-givers, disinfection and isolation to influenza B virus infection, and staff self-protection. Key words: Influenza, human; Pancreatic neoplasms; Nursing care; Atrial fibrillation; Pulmonary infection
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