Observation and nursing of functional delayed gastric emptying after pancreatic operation

Abstract

Objective To explore the characteristics and nursing measures of functional delayed gastric emptying （ FDGE） after pancreatic operation .Methods The reasons were analyzed in ten patients with FDGE after pancreas head carcinoma operation , and the time and the characteristics of FDGE were summarized . Results The average time of the occurrence of FDGE in ten patients was （ 6.2 ±3.1 ） d after stopping gastrointestinal decompression , and 8 cases of FDGE occurred in （4.3 ±2.3） d after taking liquid diet .During the period of FDGE , the lowest amount of the gastrointestinal decompression drainage was 146 ml, and the highest was 1 540 ml, and the average was （578 ±446）ml, and the average amount of the drainage was （176 ± 168 ） ml one day before the removal of gastric tube .All patients were recovery and discharged from the hospital . Conclusions The proper diet guidance especially 3 to 5 days after taking liquid diet , observation of the eating ,＆amp;nbsp;scientific nutritional support , closely observation of gastrointestinal decompression drainage , early detection and early treatment and so on are the key points to promote the early recovery of the patients with FDGE . Key words: Gastrointestinal motility; Nursing; Functional delayed gastric emptying; Clinical characteristic