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ISSN 2096-7446
CN 10-1655/R
Responsible Institution:China Association for Science and Technology
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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (2): 207-209.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.02.014

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Nursing care of a patient with acral necrosis caused by catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome

CHEN Ting1(), WANG Kaili1, WANG Xiaohui1, LUO Xueli1, GONG Xiaoyan2, ZHUANG Yiyu2,*()   

  1. 1. Intensive Care UnitZhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw HospitalHongzhou 310003, China
    2. Nursing DepartmentZhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw HospitalHongzhou 310003, China
  • Received:2025-04-10 Online:2026-02-10 Published:2026-02-02
  • Contact: ZHUANG Yiyu E-mail:ct@srrsh.com;zhuangyy@srrsh.com

Abstract:

This paper summarized the nursing experience of a patient with acral necrosis caused by catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. In response to the patient’s characteristics of critical condition,rapid progression and involvement of multiple systems,measures such as multidisciplinary collaboration to deal with catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome,balance management of thrombosis and hemorrhage,protection of multiple organ functions,and comprehensive management after amputation were adopted. The patient’s condition was effectively controlled,she was successfully transferred out of the ICU after 7 days and discharged from the hospital after 22 days of recovery. Follow-up showed that there were no complications such as hemorrhage or new thrombosis,the patient’s mental state was good,and she had started prosthetic adaptation training.

Key words: Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Compartment Syndromes, Amputation, Surgical, Deep Vein Throm-bosis, Critical Care Nursing