Safety evaluation of early exercise out of bed in patients with partial hepatectomy

Abstract

Objective To confirm early (6 hours) exercise in patients with partial hepatectomy is safe and feasible. Methods The control group included 211 patients who qualified for partial liver resection before the accelerated rehabilitation surgery (ERAS), 218 patients with partial hepatectomy who met the entry criteria after the implementation of ERAS were taken as test group, get out of bed 24 hours after routine mission in control group, activity of 6 hours after operation in ERAS group. To observe the time of getting out of bed and the incidence of postoperative complications in 2 groups. Results Comparison with control group, early exercise time of patients in ERAS group after surgery. The incidence of postoperative complications decreased was 14.3% (31/218) while 34.6%(73/211) of the control group. The difference was statistically significant (χ2=299.3, 18.270, P < 0.01). And did not increase the risk of falls, incision pain, postoperative bleeding. Conclusion Liver partial resection is safe and effective for patients with 6 hours post-operative exercise, worth clinical application. Key words: Nursing care; Partial liver resection; Early activities; Enhanced recovery after surgery; Security