Sunshine News (He Di reporter Zheng Yalei) early in the morning, walking into the cardiopulmonary ward of Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, the loud red singing voice makes people mistakenly think which singer is resting here, the voice is strong, full of energy, the singing voice comes from the elderly patient Mr. Su, who was admitted to the hospital more than 2 months ago, and it is difficult for him to even breathe normally, let alone sing freely. Under the leadership of the team of Director Huang Ruowen of the Cardiopulmonary Department of the hospital, Mr. Su improved his quality of life and was discharged.
Eight months ago, Mr. Su underwent right lower lobectomy + lymph node dissection + right upper lobe wedge resection under general anesthesia in the hospital, and developed respiratory failure one month after the operation, and has been in bed rest all the time, relying on an oxygen mask to maintain breathing. Mr. Su was a soldier before retiring, the quality of self-reliance and self-improvement has been cast into the blood, he does not like and is not used to bothering others, in order to survive with more quality and dignity, Mr. Su came to the heart and lung department of Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital to need help.
dyspnea, airway clearance disorders, abnormal breathing patterns, respiratory muscle dysfunction, pain, impaired gas exchange and airflow limitation, decreased lung volume, impaired exercise tolerance, musculoskeletal dysfunction, ......These are all obstacles in front of Mr. Su.
How to better survive with illness?Huang Ruowen's team developed a three-stage*** strategy for Mr. Su that lasted for 12 weeks. In view of dyspnea, abnormal breathing patterns, respiratory muscle dysfunction, and airway clearance disorders, Mr. Su received high-flow humidification instrument oxygen therapy, increased chest activity on the weak side, ACBT active circulatory breathing technique, postural drainage, positive expiratory pressure technique, percussion and patting to improve airway clearance disorders, and extracorporeal diaphragm pacing** in the first stage. Mr. Su's phlegm gradually decreased, and his breathing became much easier.
In the second stage, Liu Tong, a master of the cardiopulmonary department of the hospital, used freehand diaphragm muscle strength training to guide Mr. Su to use wound support to cough, adjust respiratory muscle dysfunction, relieve pain, improve gas exchange disorders and airflow restriction, and increase lung volume. "It's been a long time since I've felt like I've been breathing freely!Mr. Su is no longer out of breath when he takes two steps, and in the early morning when the sun is shining in the ward, he will "have a good time" and sing loudly. **After more than 2 months, Mr. Su's respiratory muscle strength and cardiorespiratory endurance have improved significantly compared with before, and he can complete aerobic training, respiratory muscle resistance training and core muscle strength training at the bedside under the condition of high-flow oxygen inhalation.
According to Director Huang Ruowen, their department currently has a phase of bedside **, a second phase of hospitalization**, and plans to extend the third phase of ** to families. Before Mr. Su was discharged from the hospital, Mr. Su's team tried to alternate high-flow oxygen, mask oxygen and home non-invasive ventilator-assisted ventilation**, so that Mr. Su could achieve home oxygen therapy even after returning home.
This is a song I have newly learned, thanks to the help of Director Huang Ruowen, Li Lin**, Liu Tong**, and the doctors and nurses of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Science during the hospitalization, I hope that the patients can regain their confidence, have a stronger body and a better life!In one of the ** in the patient group, Mr. Su sang loudly, sent blessings, and sang about his hope for a new life.