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Journal of Integrative Nursing ›› 2020, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (3): 149-152.doi: 10.4103/jin.jin_38_20

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Rehabilitation nursing for an earthquake survivor with severe polytrauma: A case report and literature review

Chun‑Yi XU, Fang TANG   

  1. Department of Orthopedic, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
  • Online:2020-08-31 Published:2020-09-27
  • Contact: Dr. Fang TANG, Department of Orthopedic, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, 32# W. Sec 2, 1st Ring Rd., Chengdu 610072, Sichuan, China. E-mail:754487934@qq.com

Abstract: The aim of this article is to summarize the experience of rehabilitation nursing of one case of severe polytrauma caused by earthquake. The key points of the rehabilitation nursing include body posture nursing, orthopedic rehabilitation nursing, pulmonary function rehabilitation nursing, bladder rehabilitation nursing, nutritional support, and psychological rehabilitation nursing. Through the comprehensive rehabilitation nursing interventions, satisfactory outcomes were obtained, and the patient was successfully recovered and discharged after 2 months.

Key words: Earthquake, polytrauma, rehabilitation nursing