[Nursing care in the conduct of alveolar lavage].
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease reported to affect adults between the ages of 20 and 50, in a male:female ratio of 2-3:1. Alveolar lavage is the most effective proven treatment. This article introduces PAP, alveolar lavage and nursing intervention in preparation, during, and after the procedure, and home care. We hope this article can provide new information on the nursing care necessary for patients with PAP.
Liao
Shu-Chen
SC
Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
Kao
Wei-Hwa
WH
Hsieh
Yeu-Shan
YS
D000328:Adult; D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011649:Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis / Q000628:therapy