On Postoperative Nursing of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Combined with Hard Passage Puncture Drainage of Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Abstract

Objective — To conduct analysis and summary on the nursing experience of 5 patients with chronic subdural hematoma treated by middle meningeal artery embolization and puncture and drainage of hard passage. Methods — 5 patients with chronic subdural hematoma were treated by middle meningeal artery embolization with puncture and drainage of hard passage based chronic subdural hematoma under local anesthesia. Besides, vital signs should be monitored, consciousness and pupil can also be observed, more attention was paid to postoperative nursing after embolization and hard channel puncture and drainage, as well as the prevention of complications. Results — 5 patients were well recovered after operation, and 1 patient developed urinary retention, which was relieved after given active nursing measures. Conclusion — Middle meningeal artery embolization with puncture and drainage for chronic subdural hematoma can be adopted to improve the quality of life of patients, enhance prognosis, as a result, avoiding recurrence. Top priority given to nursing after operation serves as the key to patients' rehabilitation.