Published October 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Perioperative nursing for patients with diabetic foot receiving endovascular interventional therapy

  • 1. Department of Interventional Therapy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian (China)

Description

Objective: To study the effect of perioperative nursing on the living quality of patients with diabetic foot who are treated with endovascular interventional therapy. Methods: Specific perioperative nursing care plan was accordingly designed for 43 patients with diabetic foot. Endovascular balloon angioplasty and stent implantation were formed in these patients to treat their diabetic foot. The clinical results were observed. Results: Perioperative nursing effectively improved patient's limb blood supply, enhanced the healing of diabetic foot ulceration and increased the possibility of limb preservation. Conclusion: Endovascular therapy combined with corresponding perioperative nursing care can benefit more patients with diabetic foot. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 826-828
ISSN
1008-794X

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