An Analysis of Nursing Factors Affecting Flatulence in Patients with Non-Invasive Ventilator Assisted Therapy

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the factors of flatulence in patients treated with non-invasive ventilator and summarize practical and effective nursing measures. Methods: From July 2020 to June 2021, 40 patients who complained of flatulence after using non-invasive ventilator were analyzed. Results: 20 cases of abdominal distension were caused by the habit of breathing with their mouth open, 10 cases of abdominal distention were caused by liking to eat soup, 10 cases of abdominal distention were caused by long-term bed-in-bed activity reduced gastrointestinal peristalsis constipation. Conclusion: We should investigate the causes causing gastrointestinal flatulence with the use of non-invasive ventilators, intervene in advance, boost patient comfort, collaborate with therapy, and improve the therapeutic result.