Nursing of related complications of implanted venous port

Abstract

Objective To explore the complications in the nursing work of implanted venous portand its causes, so as to explore the preventive methods. Methods We collected the clinical data and the nursing data of 102 patients with implanted venous port in our department from November 2013 to November 2015. Nursing records during the maintain period were recorded, common complications were summarized, the reasons were analyzed, and nursing interventions were explored and made. Results Among 102 patients, the following-up time was 7-31 months, and the median follow-up time was 19 months. There were 38 cases(37.25%) of complications occurred 2 weeks after operation and 11 cases(10.89%) of complications occurred during discharge maintenance, the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). The common complications included the sweeling of neck and limps, incision complication and blochage in catheter. Conclusions The incidence of complications within 2 weeks after implanting surgery is higher than that during the maintain period. Among all the complications, catheter associated thrombosis, damaged base and ectopic catheter are the most serious and they can cause the discontinue use of port. By following the recommended operating procedures during the implementation of nursing work, bettering the health education, and improving the patients′ understanding of implanted venous port, we can reduce the incidence rate of complications, and ensure the safety use of venous port. Key words: Comprehensive prevention; Implanted venous port; Complications; Nursing measures