Pulmonary heart disease respiratory failure Pulmonary heart disease Pulmonary heart disease Patients with pulmonary heart disease have increased pulmonary circulation resistance, which may be accompanied by pulmonary hypertension and cardiac enlargement. With the progress of the disease, respiratory failure is not uncommon, and the occurrence of respiratory failure may affect the prognosis. Nursing care of respiratory failure of pulmonary heart disease should pay attention to the following matters, so as to promote the improvement of the condition, shorten the hospitalization time and avoid the occurrence of adverse consequences: First, rational drug use and pay attention to the monitoring of the condition. Pay attention to whether there are any adverse reactions, closely observe the basic vital signs of patients, be alert to carbon dioxide retention, and actively prevent and treat complications such as spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary encephalopathy. Secondly, patients with pulmonary heart disease and respiratory failure often suffer from severe hypoxia, so they should keep oxygen inhalation, adjust the concentration and speed of oxygen inhalation according to the type of respiratory failure, and pay attention to the humidification and heating of oxygen. Then, keep the respiratory tract unobstructed, remove secretions in time, and humidify the airway. Help patients to expectorate, use sputum aspirator when necessary, operate gently, and pay attention to appease patients' emotions in order to obtain their cooperation. Observe the characteristics of sputum, save the specimen and carry out relevant inspection. In addition, do a good job in nutritional support. Respiratory failure, cor pulmonale Finally, psychological care is also a part that can not be ignored in the care of such patients. For patients, we should patiently explain the disease-related knowledge, give comfort in time, enhance their confidence in treating diseases, and improve the compliance of treatment. Pay attention to the discharge guidance, so that patients and their families can understand that it is also necessary to avoid the stimulation of alcohol and tobacco in family life, adhere to the exercise of respiratory function, prevent colds and promote the improvement of the surrounding environment. If the condition changes, seek medical attention immediately. Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the nursing of pulmonary heart disease caused by respiratory failure. Rational drug use, monitoring illness, standardizing oxygen therapy, keeping airway unobstructed, providing nutritional support and paying attention to psychological adjustment can play an auxiliary role in the treatment of patients.