Nursing care
Following treatment of ruptured and
unruptured aneurysms, patients will require
close monitoring for risk of deterioration and any
side effects associated with general anaesthesia.
Post-operative care will include regular
respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological
assessment (GCS score, pupil reaction and limb
strength or power), symptom management and
adequate hydration. Surgical wounds need to be
assessed regularly for signs of excessive leakage
and infection. Patients may also have a wound
drain, and any output will need to be monitored
and recorded (Woodward and Mestecky 2011).