英文摘要 |
This article describes nursing experience with a 14-year old girl handicapped by Guillain-Barre syndrome that received double filtration plasmapheresis therapy between April 18 and April 27, 2011. The author collected data through physical examinations, interviews, observation and listening to the patient. Gordon,s eleven functional health patterns were used to carry out the nursing assessment. The author found that the patient had some nursing problems including physical dysfunction, anxiety and high risk of infection. During the nursing process, progressive joint rehabilitation exercises and strength training were taught to the patient. The patient was eventually able to walk on her own using mobility aids and limb muscle strength increased to over 4 points. A good relationship was established with the patient and the patient encouraged to express her feelings. Musical melodies and rhythm was used to divert the patient's attention and teach relaxation techniques that helped to alleviate anxiety. The correct care of the femoral vein double lumen catheter was taught and no infection occurred. As double filtration plasmapheresis therapy took approximately 2 hours each day, the author secured the patient’s consent to visit her ward outside of treatment sessions to track the effectiveness of nursing education. The author hopes that this nursing experience will provide nursing staff with a useful reference during double filtration plasmapheresis treatment in the future. |