Several key links in nursing care during cesarean section operation room

Nurses play an important role in cesarean section. In the early stage of surgical preparation, nurses need to assist doctors in preparing surgical instruments, monitoring patients' vital signs, and reminding doctors to prevent surgical site infection. The role of nurses is undoubtedly an important factor in ensuring the smooth progress of surgery and patient safety. Nursing staff should focus on learning operating room nursing knowledge and skills in daily training, so as to continuously improve their professional quality and practical ability. This article will introduce several key links of cesarean section operating room nursing, including preoperative preparation, nursing during surgery, and postoperative care.

1. Preoperative preparation

1. Personnel preparation. Before the caesarean section, the nurse needs to check whether the operating room personnel are in place, including doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, etc. Ensure that the surgical team is complete and the responsibilities of each position are clear.

2. Equipment preparation. The nurse needs to check whether the equipment and instruments in the operating room are complete and in good condition, including surgical instruments, monitoring equipment, medicines, etc., to ensure that everything is ready.

3. Patient preparation. The nurse should conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient to understand his or her medical history, allergy history, medication use, etc. Before surgery, the patient should be instructed to undergo necessary examinations and skin preparation and scrubbing to keep the surgical site clean.

2. Nursing during surgery

1. Intraoperative assistance. Intraoperative assistance is an indispensable role for nurses in the surgical team. Nurses need to help doctors prepare surgical instruments, drugs and equipment, and provide doctors with the necessary support at any time. During the operation, nurses are responsible for delivering instruments, handling tissue specimens, assisting in wound suturing, etc., to ensure the smooth progress of the operation. In addition, nurses also need to pay close attention to the patient's vital signs and promptly convey the patient's condition so that the doctor can adjust the surgical plan, to ensure the safety of the patient and the smooth operation.

2. Intraoperative monitoring. Intraoperative monitoring is an important and indispensable task during surgery. Nurses need to pay close attention to the patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation and other indicators, detect abnormal conditions in time and take corresponding measures. In addition, nurses also need to monitor the equipment and drugs used during surgery to ensure their normal operation and safe use. Accurate intraoperative monitoring helps improve the safety and success rate of surgery and reduce the risks and complications of patients.

3. Medication management. Medication management is a vital part of medical work, including the storage, distribution, use and monitoring of drugs. Nurses need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to correctly administer the drugs to ensure the accuracy and safety of the drugs. In addition, attention should be paid to the dosage, frequency and route of the drugs to avoid drug misuse and allergic reactions. The standardized implementation of drug management can effectively ensure the safety of patients' medication and improve the treatment effect.

4. Patient care. Patient care is one of the core contents of medical work, including maintaining the patient's vital signs, providing basic nursing services, and taking care of the patient's physical and mental health. Nurses should listen to the patient's needs and concerns and provide a warm and safe nursing environment. In the process of patient care, nurses should actively communicate with patients and their families, pay attention to their understanding of the disease and provide reasonable health education, and do their best for the patient's recovery and comfort.

5. Intraoperative communication. Intraoperative communication is a crucial part of cesarean section operating room care. Nurses need to maintain close communication with doctors and other team members to promptly transmit key information, such as the patient's vital signs and the progress of the operation. Good communication helps coordinate the work of all parties, handle emergencies in a timely manner, and ensure the safety and smooth progress of the operation. At the same time, nurses must also provide patients and their families with necessary psychological support and information communication to reduce their tension and anxiety and create a good surgical atmosphere.

3. Postoperative Care

1. Postoperative observation. After the cesarean section, the nurse needs to continue to observe the patient's condition, such as monitoring blood pressure, observing wound bleeding, assessing pain levels, etc., to promptly detect and deal with complications.

2. Wound care. Nurses should take care of the patient's surgical wound and keep it clean and dry. They should change the dressing regularly, observe the wound healing, and prevent infection and complications.

3. Pain management. Nurses should pay attention to the patient's pain and provide timely pain management according to the patient's needs, such as analgesic medication, physical therapy, etc.

4. Patient education. In postoperative care, nurses should provide patients and their families with relevant nursing knowledge, including wound care, health recovery, diet conditioning, etc., to help patients recover better.

5. Postoperative follow-up. Nurses should conduct regular postoperative follow-up to understand the patient's recovery, such as asking about pain, observing wound healing, etc., to identify problems in a timely manner and provide guidance.

In summary, the key links of cesarean section operating room nursing include preoperative preparation, nursing during the operation and postoperative care. Nurses play a vital role in cesarean section operations and need to have professional knowledge, skills and responsibility to ensure the smooth progress of the operation and the safety and comfort of the patient. I hope this article will be helpful to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. (Wang Mi, Lingshou County People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province)