Nursing of Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression for Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia under Local Anesthesia and Intravenous Analgesia.

PURPOSE: This study investigates the nursing care for CT-guided percutaneous balloon compression in treating primary trigeminal neuralgia under local anesthesia and intravenous analgesia.

DESIGN

The study is a retrospective analysis of the clinical and nursing data of 54 patients.

METHODS

The analysis focused on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing aspects for patients treated from November 2022 to July 2023.

RESULTS

The results showed a high success rate of the procedure with only minor complications. There were no serious adverse events or recurrences observed during the 1-year follow-up period.

CONCLUSION

The study concludes that comprehensive and high-quality nursing care is essential for the success of CT-guided percutaneous balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: This method is a accurate and costeffective alternative to traditional approaches. However, its successful implementation hinges on higher standards of nursing care, which include meticulous preoperative preparation, vigilant intraoperative monitoring, and thorough postoperative management.