What are the key points of nursing after esophageal cancer surgery

In recent years, the incidence of esophageal cancer has been increasing, and the number of deaths caused each year is not small. Therefore, the treatment of esophageal cancer is extremely important. Surgery is the most common treatment method. If you can actively do a good job of esophageal cancer care after surgery and actively cooperate with effective treatment, you can get rid of the disease as soon as possible and resume normal life.

Measure 1: Clinical care for postoperative disease symptoms

In the 1-2 days after surgery, patients should be helped to cough and expectorate to prevent secretions from being retained due to poor expectoration, which may cause lung infection, etc. If patients have symptoms such as high fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, they must report to the doctor in time to avoid unnecessary harm.

Measure 2: Reasonable dietary adjustment after surgery

Since patients generally have difficulty swallowing after surgery, the nursing measures after esophageal cancer surgery should also pay attention to a light and easy-to-digest diet. Patients should supplement vitamins and protein after surgery, adhere to a low-fat diet, try not to eat salted, smoked, grilled, or fried foods, and avoid irritating foods such as overly hot or spicy foods.

Measure 3: Mental Care

After undergoing surgical treatment, patients should be encouraged to maintain a positive, optimistic and cheerful attitude, have the courage to face the disease correctly, build up the confidence and determination to persist in treatment and ultimately overcome the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.