Nursing care for patients with cerebral aneurysm: case study

Authors

  • Waraporn Nigasri

Abstract

Cerebral aneurysm is a critical condition that causes high mortality and disability, resulting in less blood supply to the brain, leading to cerebral ischemia. From the case study of nursing care for a patient undergoing surgery for cerebral aneurysms in this case, it was found that patients with aneurysms needed to be diagnosed quickly and accurately. Close monitoring and evaluation of patients using the nursing process are necessary, as well as the correct assessment of neurological symptoms and providing coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are safely protected from life-threatening conditions or those causing disability. The nursing care should be evidence-based and includes the reported changes of neurological crisis and vital signs, assessment of signs and symptoms of cerebral insufficiency and increased intracranial pressure, monitoring fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and patient’s rehabilitation for good quality of life. The family is ready to take care of disabled person after discharge from the hospital. This is an important role of nurses.

Author Biography

Waraporn Nigasri

Nursing section, Samutsakhon Hospital

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2024-02-09

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Nigasri W. Nursing care for patients with cerebral aneurysm: case study. J. Med. Glob. [Internet]. 2024 Feb. 9 [cited 2024 Oct. 15];2(1):8-15. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JMedGlob/article/view/268920