Relevant factors of intravenous infusion among thyroid disease patients after operation

Abstract

Objective To explore the relevant factors of intravenous infusion among thyroid disease patients after operation. Methods From June to December 2017, we selected 600 thyroid disease patients with operation in Peking Union Medical College Hospital by convenience sampling. We analyzed the intravenous therapy aims, rates of infusion and influencing factors of intravenous therapy among patients after thyroid operation. SPSS 21.0 was used to data analysis. Results The main aims of intravenous therapy after thyroid operation were the calcium supplement and to reduce local edema. The rate of infusion was 14.67% (88/600) one day after operation. Single factor analysis showed that there were statistical differences in intravenous infusion among patients after thyroid operation with history of thyroid operation and neck dissection or not, different extents of lymph node dissection as well as operation (P<0.05) . Logistic regression was used by taking intravenous infusion as the dependent variable and taking variables with statistical differences in single factor analysis as independent variables. The results showed that the influencing factors of intravenous infusion among patients after thyroid operation included being with history of thyroid operation or not, different extents of lymph node dissection as well as operation. Conclusions Intravenous infusion among patients after thyroid operation may be related to be with history of thyroid operation or not, different extents of lymph node dissection as well as operation. Medical staff should make clear the aims of intravenous therapy and make suitable plans for intravenous infusion therapy to reduce the incidence of complications and improve nursing quality. Key words: Thyroid diseases; Postoperative care; Infusions, intravenous; Influencing factors