NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE GDV PATIENT

摘要

Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) syndrome is an acute medical and surgical condition. Gastric dilatation is the stretching or engorging of the stomach with air or fluid. Gastric dilatation can be complicated with volvulus or rotation and malpositionof the stomach. GDV is sjnionymous with terms such as gastric torsion or bloat, GDV has many local and systemic pathophysiological effects. The purpose of this discussion is to provide an overview of the nursing management of this syndrome.