Nursing coordination of endovascular embolization treatment for intracranial aneurysms

Objective To summarize the experience of nursing care in coordination with endovascular embolization treatment for intracranial aneurysms.Methods A total of 145 patients with intracranial aneurysms were enrolled in this study.Embolization treatment with detachable coils was performed in all patients.Sufficient preoperative preparations,standard nursing coordination during the procedure,psychological nursing and monitoring of vital signs were strictly carried out.Postoperative complications and their prevention and management were documented.Results With the help of standard nursing cooperation,the interventional procedure was completed in all patients.During the interventional management vascular spasm occurred in 4 patients,thrombosis in 2 patients and rupture of the aneurysm in 3 patients.After prompt and effective management of the complications,the interventional procedure was successfully accomplished in all patients.Conclusion The standardized nursing cooperation during surgery,monitoring of vital signs,prevention of complications,prompt and effective treatment of complications are the keys to ensure the success of operation.