International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective This paper aims to explore the management of overweight patients in intensive care unit (ICU), by summarizing the experience of treatment and management of 25 overweight patients in Taihe Hospital affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine, and extract effective nursing methods, so as to provide reference for other medical staff to better treat and care for overweight patients. Methods A retrospective analysis was used to review the management of 25 overweight patients in ICU. The patients basic information, ICU monitoring and nursing measures were recorded in detail, including cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, respiratory system management, vascular access establishment, appropriate drug therapy and nutritional support. Results Through the summary of the treatment and management experience of 25 overweight patients, this paper refines the effective nursing methods. In terms of cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, large blood pressure cuff and ultrasound-assisted catheter placement were proposed. In terms of respiratory system management, the importance of initial tidal volume setting for mechanical ventilation, maintenance of airway plateau pressure and pulmonary physical therapy were emphasized. In addition, the paper identifies the challenges of managing overweight patients, such as the provision of appropriate medical/nursing services, appropriate facilities, and training of healthcare support staff. Conclusion The management of overweight patients in ICU is a challenging task that requires effective nursing methods. By summarizing the treatment management experience of Taihe Hospital, this paper provides a reference for other medical staff, which is helpful to better treat and care for overweight patients. However, there is still a need for more research and discussion on how to most effectively care for obese patients to develop uniform standards or guidelines.

Overweight patients; Intensive care; ICU management; Practice; EXP