Nursing Care for a Patient with Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO) Complicated with AIDS in a High-Altitude Region

Nursing Care for TAO-AIDS Patient from High Altitude Area

Abstract

Background: In the nursing profession, the most important aspect is patient care. The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is considered as a fatal disease, and the patient care under defined conditions is of paramount importance.

Objectives: This article summarizes the nursing experience for a patient with AIDS complicated by Thromboangiitis Obliterans (TAO) or clinically known as Buerger's disease in a high-altitude region.

Methodology: Key nursing interventions included: implementing meticulous thrombolytic catheter management to ensure patency and safety; rigorous monitoring for bleeding tendencies during sequential thrombolysis and anticoagulation therapy; strengthening observation of blood circulation in the affected limb to prevent tissue necrosis; applying standardized pain assessment and a multimodal analgesic protocol; dynamic monitoring of infection indicators and implementing targeted prevention and control measures; and providing individualized psychological support while establishing a social support system. The above interventions were used in combinations with pharmacotherapy and surgery. represent the main treatment approach for lower extremity TAO.

Results: Through these comprehensive interventions, the patient's lower limb symptoms significantly improved by postoperative day 7, pain was effectively alleviated, and the patient was discharged for rehabilitation with a good follow-up status.

Conclusion: Alongside the exercised nursing interventions, combined pharmacotherapy and surgery represented the main treatment approach for lower extremity TAO.