Proceso de atención de enfermería que regule la tensión arterial en pacientes con síndrome de túnel carpiano

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a peripheral neuropathy that originates through a lesion of the median nerve, its origin is multicausal, evidencing sensory, motor and trophic symptoms, which generates the affectation of the patient in the biopsychosocial point of view, the treatment that is usually done is the use of splint, therapeutic ultrasound, administration of injectable corticosteroids, steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and non-steroids orally, the preventive method is the reduction of risk factors being the most frequent activities that are related to efforts intense manuals or continuous and forced movements of the upper limb. The main objective of this research is the development of a nursing care plan that allows health personnel to provide quality and efficient care to avoid possible complications. The exhaustive review of scientific articles and bibliographic information allows us to know and identify the complications of the mentioned problem, giving the theoretical description of the disease. Worldwide, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs more frequently, giving a prevalence of 125 to 515 per 100,000 inhabitants, occurring more frequently in women than in men. The nursing staff focuses on providing education to patients, for that the model of Dorothea Orem is taken into consideration, which mentions the theory of self-care. It is essential to apply the process of nursing care, following different stages that originate the development of care plans.