What to do when emphysema is late intubated

Late intubation for emphysema is a treatment method, but it requires comprehensive evaluation and decision-making. There are risks such as infection. Patients and family members should fully communicate with their doctors. Late intubation for emphysema is a common treatment method, but it needs to be evaluated and decided according to specific conditions. The following are some important information about late intubation for emphysema: 1. Purpose of intubation: Improve respiratory function: Late emphysema may cause breathing difficulties, and intubation can help patients breathe more efficiently, increase oxygen supply, and remove carbon dioxide.Adjuvant Treatment: Intubation can be used for mechanical ventilation, medication, or other respiratory support measures.2. Risks and precautions for intubation: Risk of infection: Intubation may increase the chance of infection, requiring close monitoring and prevention of infection.Airway damage: Intubation may cause damage to the airway, such as bleeding, edema, etc. Complications: such as pulmonary infection, respiratory failure, etc. Complications may occur. Patient comfort: Intubation may affect the patient's comfort and autonomous activities. 3. Treatment plan formulation: Comprehensive evaluation: The doctor will decide whether to intubate and when and how to intubate according to the patient's specific conditions, including health status, respiratory function, etiology, etc. Multidisciplinary team cooperation: The treatment of advanced emphysema usually requires the cooperation of a multidisciplinary team, including respiratory doctors, anesthesiologists, intensive care specialists, etc. Patient wishes: The wishes of the patient and family should also be taken into account, and they can communicate with the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment.4. Follow-up care and rehabilitation: Close monitoring and care: After intubation, the patient needs to be closely monitored and cared for in the intensive care unit or other intensive care environment.Respiratory therapy: Respiratory training, physical therapy, etc. may be needed to help restore respiratory function. Complications management: Timely management of possible complications, such as infection, respiratory failure, etc. Long-term management: Patients may require long-term management and follow-up, including regular review, medication and rehabilitation measures. For advanced emphysema, intubation decisions should be made under the guidance of doctors, taking into account the patient's condition, treatment goals and personal wishes. At the same time, patients and family members should also actively participate in the treatment process, understand the risks and benefits of treatment, and maintain close communication with the doctor. If there are any questions or concerns about intubation treatment, they should communicate with the doctor in a timely manner so that an informed decision can be made. Key message: Advanced intubation of emphysema is a treatment method aimed at improving respiratory function and providing respiratory support. Intubation is risky and requires comprehensive assessment and multidisciplinary team work. Treatment options should be tailored to the patient's individual circumstances, including health status, respiratory function, and individual wishes. Close monitoring and care are required after intubation and may require long-term management and rehabilitation.