Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente con trauma abdominal penetrante por arma de fuego

Abstract

The nursing care process plays an important role in the recovery of the health of the patients, promoting actions that satisfy the needs of the same person, and that in the present day one of the main causes of death is penetrating abdominal trauma caused by a firearm , often associated with multiple complications at the level of organs and systems that require invasive treatments increasing the risk of suffering infections, to avoid this, the nurse must apply a care plan aimed at improving the health of the patient and his quality of life. Objective: Apply the nursing care process to a patient with penetrating abdominal trauma by a firearm with the aim of responding to human needs by providing a better quality of care in health. Material and methods: A qualitative methodology was used, through an analytical, descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study on a patient diagnosed with penetrating abdominal trauma caused by a firearm, developing a care plan based on the theory of Marjory Gordon . Results: good education on the part of the personal nurse for the patient and his family, along with good cleaning and aseptic technique to change the ileostomy bag and drains prevents the development of undesired infections, The astringent diet reduces negative loss, During the activity and rest thanks to the techniques used, such as massages, physical rehabilitation, changes in position, skin care, muscle tone is preserved.