Nursing care for a patient with syringomyelia complicated by bacterial pneumonia and severe pressure injury: a case report

This study reviews and summarizes the comprehensive nursing process of a patient with a 23-year history of syringomyelia complicated by bacterial pneumonia and pressure injury, with a particular focus on the prevention and control of pneumonia-related infection and pressure injury. Initial health assessment determined that the primary nursing objectives were infection control and correction of malnutrition. During the nursing process, a comprehensive and integrated nursing intervention combining Chinese and Western medicine was implemented, emphasizing three key aspects: prevention and control of respiratory infections, prevention and control of pressure injuries, and nutritional support and complication management. With multidisciplinary pressure injury management and appropriate antibiotic therapy, the patient’s low-grade fever resolved, infection markers decreased, and overall condition improved without secondary infections. The patient’s condition stabilized on the 13th day of hospitalization, and he was successfully discharged and followed up according to changes in his condition. This case highlights the challenges in nursing patients with syringomyelia complicated by multiple comorbidities and underscores the necessity of multidisciplinary collaboration. The coordinated efforts among different specialties contributed to the successful management of this complex case and provide clear clinical guidance for improving the overall quality of care in similar patients.