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  • Postoperative Care of One Infective Endocarditis Patient with Isolated Kidney on the Right Side

    ObjectiveTo discuss the key nursing points for patients with infective endocarditis and congenital isolated kidney after valve replacement. MethodsIn December 2012, one infective endocarditis patient with isolated kidney underwent heart valve replacement in our hospital. In addition to actively preventing postoperative infection of the heart valve, our nursing focused mainly on the isolated kidney protection and monitoring, and the related complications. ResultsThe surgery was successful, and the isolated kidney was effectively protected. The patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital. ConclusionFor patients with congenital isolated kidney with infective endocarditis, patients' urine output per hour and 24 h discrepancy quantity should be closely observed after valve replacement surgery. It is also very important to intervene early and carry out comprehensive protection of the renal function.

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  • Research Progress of Delirium after Cardiac Surgery

    Delirium is an acute, transient, usually reversible, fluctuating disturbance in consciousness, attention, cognition, and perception. Delirium after cardiac operations is associated with increased morbidity, reduced cognitive functioning, increased short-term and long-term mortality, longer hospitalization and higher hospitalization cost. The diagnosis, prevention and treatment of delirium are of great importance for perioperative care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Effective delirium screening tools are very helpful for the recognition and monitoring of delirium after cardiac surgery. In recent years, there has been many new strategies for the treatment, nursing care and prevention of delirium after cardiac surgery. This review focuses on the incidence, risk factors, diagnostic methods, treatment and preventive strategies of delirium after cardiac surgery.

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