How to care for pancreatic cancer after surgery, and how to recuperate after pancreatic surgery

Hello, attention should be paid to the following aspects of pancreatic cancer postoperative care:

1.Vital signs are closely observed, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and body temperature are closely observed, and low-flow oxygen is continuously administered.

2.Keeping the various drains open is due to the removal of the distal V2 stomach by whipple surgery and the reconstruction of the digestive tract, so there are many drains.

3.Prevention of urinary tract infection is also an important measure for postoperative care of pancreatic cancer, indwelling urinary catheter for 5-7 days after surgery, changing sterile urine bags every day, and taking care not to reflux urine. Wash the perineum 1 time a day.

Before removing the urinary catheter, the urinary catheter should be clamped, opened once every 2-4 hours, and the function of the urinary catheter should be cut and removed.

4.Lie flat after postoperative IFL and general anesthesia, change to semi-recumbent position after the vital signs are stable, and elevate the head of the bed at an angle of no less than 40 ° to facilitate the drainage of various drainage tubes, avoid fluid accumulation, and reduce abdominal muscle tension, which is conducive to deep breathing and reduce pain.

5.Pancreatic cancer postoperative nursing: Postoperative nutritional support for pancreatic cancer patients is generally fasted for 2-3 days after surgery, and intravenous nutrition is supplemented. After the gastrointestinal gas is cleared, the gastric tube can be removed, and a small amount of water can be drunk, and then gradually transition to a normal diet.

6.Keep the airway open and perform nebulized inhalation for 2-3 days, encourage the patient to breathe deeply to assist in expectoration. Due to the large scope of the operation, the patient has severe postoperative pain, and a self-controlled pain pump can be used.

7.Pancreatic cancer surgery is best with Chinese medicine, the postoperative human body is very weak, Chinese medicine can improve people's immunity, improve diet, research shows that taking Jinxing and other capsules, can effectively alleviate complications after surgery, improve diet, reduce patients' pain, improve quality of life.

Dietary care after pancreatic surgery includes avoiding alcoholic beverages, not eating foods that are too greasy, spicy and difficult to digest, as well as eating fresh fruits and green vegetables, and intake of low-fat high-quality protein, as follows:

1. Do not drink alcoholic beverages, such as red wine, beer, liquor, etc., because these will damage pancreatic cells;

2. Do not eat too greasy food, such as braised pork, fat sausage, squid, etc., as this may cause the patient's blood sugar level to rise, and at the same time, it is easy to cause diarrhea and indigestion.

and other symptoms; 3. Don't eat too spicy food, such as chili peppers, spicy strips, spicy hot pot, etc.

4. Don't eat foods that are difficult to digest and easy to form induration, such as dried vegetables, dried mushrooms, dried beans, etc.;

5. Appropriate intake of fresh fruits and green vegetables;

6. Appropriate intake of low-fat high-quality protein, common ones include fresh fish, shrimp, and lean beef, mutton, etc.;

For other dietary considerations, please consult your attending physician.

Deshengmen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds you: (1) Those who undergo pancreatic and duodenectomy should closely observe the amount and characteristics of the exudate in the abdominal drainage tube and cigarette drainage strip, and be alert to complications such as biliary fistula, pancreatic fistula and intra-abdominal bleeding after surgery.

2) Patients undergoing pancreatic body and distal pancreatic resection should pay attention to whether there is clear and colorless watery pancreatic juice exudation in the drainage tube placed at the pancreatic section. When a pancreatic fistula is suspected, the drain should be immediately connected to continuous negative pressure suction, and zinc oxide ointment should be applied to protect the area around the drain orifice**.

The postoperative diet is very important, nutritious, and light, and the prognosis should be done to prevent postoperative development, and the detailed situation can be consulted at any time.

After being discharged from the hospital, patients should first pay attention to their diet, develop a high-protein, low-fat, high-vitamin, and low-sugar diet, and eat small and frequent meals. If you don't digest, you can tell your doctor in time and use some drugs to promote digestion. Ensure the patency of the postoperative drainage tube and avoid accidental detachment of the drainage tube, because pancreatic juice infiltration into the abdominal cavity is a serious problem, so the first task of the family is to protect the drainage tube.

One week to about ten days after surgery, you can do small activities; Avoid going to public places to avoid cross-infection, get more sunlight and breathe fresh air; Because pancreatic cancer is highly malignant and can be easily followed, patients must follow the doctor's instructions for regular follow-ups.