Kontakt 2013, 15(3):269-275 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2013.032

Subjective evaluation of Redon's drainage by patients after surgical treatment of head and neck cancerNursing

Andrea Sedláčková^1,2,*, Jan Mejzlík^1,3

¹ Univerzita Pardubice, Fakulta zdravotnických studií

² Oblastní nemocnice Náchod, a. s., oddělení ušní, krční, nosní

³ Pardubická krajská nemocnice, a. s., Klinika otorinolaryngologie a chirurgie hlavy a krku

The study, Nursing care in patients after the surgical treatment of head and neck cancer, was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Pardubice in years 2009-2011. The group of 63 patients, who underwent surgical treatment, was included. Subjective evaluation of Redon's drainage, a number of drains, time of drainage duration and complications of healing in early post operative period were recorded. The mentioned period is crucial for early uncover of postoperative complications and moreover is significantly perceived by the patient. The wound healing is also influenced by administration of antibiotics, aseptic approach, suitable nursing care and the indispensable wound drainage. The Redon's drains meet high medical standards. However, the patients often experience negative emotions, due to uncomfortable conditions. The patients included in the research study were monitored during the whole period of their hospitalization, when both their health and mental condition were checked. There were many factors examined during the research. Since we had the opportunity to try a new method to measure the vacuum using special sensors, we also focused on the evaluation of the vacuum and its part in the possibility of occurrence of complications. That is why the article especially aims at presenting results related to the Redon's drainage.

Keywords: Redon drainage; vacuum; complications drainage; subjective evaluation

Received: January 11, 2013; Accepted: April 10, 2013; Published: September 27, 2013  Show citation