The nursing care for patients of hepatocellular carcinoma treated with transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization and high intensive focus ultrasound

Objective: To discuss the nursing measures for patients of hepatocellular carcinoma treated with transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and high intensive focus ultrasound(HIFU). Methods: During the period of Aug.2008-Aug. 2009, TACE together with HIFU were performed in 40 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. The perioperative nursing measures were summarized. Results: During hospitalization no severe complications, such as dangerous infection, intestinal bleeding, etc. occurred in all patients. Conclusion: Correct and proper perioperative nursing care is of significant importance for the prevention of complications and for the therapeutic effectiveness. (authors)