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Nursing experience of abdominal massage intervention for gastrointestinal dysfunction after lung transplantation
Li-Na Wang1, Wei He2
1Department of Lung Transplantation Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Hospital of Huishan District, Wuxi 214181, China.
Background:
Lung transplantation is the only effective way to treat end-stage lung disease. Severe gastrointestinal complications are common after lung transplantation and are associated with increased mortality. Early identification and active intervention are necessary to avoid treatment delays. Abdominal massage belongs to the category of external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is often used in the treatment of internal diseases. It has an excellent effect in treating stomachache, bloating, anorexia, and constipation.
Case Presentation:
The patient developed gastrointestinal dysfunction 16 days after lung transplantation. Through the implementation of abdominal massage intervention, symptoms were significantly relieved, weight gain occurred, and the curative effect was good.
Conclusion:
Abdominal massage can relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function after lung transplantation and has good curative effects. This method is worth promoting in patients who have had lung transplantation.
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