Observation and nursing of vascular inflammatory reaction of carbon monoxide poisoning patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Abstract

Objective To explore the damage of blood vessels in carbon monoxide poisoning patients by hyperbaric oxygen, especially for damage of vein, to understand the factors aggravating inflammatory response, thus work out the homologous protective measures. Methods From January 2006 to January 2008, 80 patients of carbon monoxide poisoning were selected as the observation group. Another 80 patients with other diseases were set as the control group. Two groups both accepted hyperbaric oxygen treatment. The time of angioplerosis was compared between the two groups, besides, pain reaction of the observation group was also observed. Results The time of angioplerosis was significantly different between the two groups, pain sensibility intensified in the observation group compared with that before treatment. Conclusions Hyperbaric therapy is closely related with vascular inflammatory reaction of carbon monoxide poisoning patients. Protective measures should be established in order to prevent further damage of vessel, relieve pain of patients and ensure smooth progress of the treatment. Key words: Carbon monoxide poisoning; Hyperbaric oxygen; Vessel; Inflammatory reaction