Abstract：Objective To explore the effect of natrii sulfas external application combined with air wave pressure therapy on treatment of postoperative upper limb edema in breast cancer patients. MethodsA total of 40 breast cancer patients with upper limb edema after operation were randomly divided into the control group (n=20) and the intervention group (n=20). Both groups were given conventional nursing measures, including local cleaning, elevating affected limb, functional training and wearing elastic sleeve. The natrii sulfas external application combined with air wave pressure therapy was applied in the intervention group additionally. The difference of perimeter between health and affected limb was calculated, and the improvement of edema and pain were compared between two groups. Results The difference of perimeter between health and affected limb decreased significantly in both groups (P0.01), and was significantly smaller in the intervention group than the control group (P0.01). The overall effective rates of edema and pain alleviation were significantly higher in the intervention group than those in the control group (P0.05). Conclusion Natrii sulfas external application combined with air wave pressure therapy is effective in treatment of the postoperative upper limb edema and pain degree in breast cancer patients.
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