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Disease of the ADENOIDS

ACUTE ADENOIDITIS

  • an enlargement of the adenoid
  • a disease causing nasal obstruction
CHRONIC ADENOIDITIS
  • when adenoid hyperthropied it obstract posterior nares or eustachian tube
  • extension of infection that may cause otitis media
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:
  • painful ears
  • draining ears
  • mastoid infection symptom like fever and pain in the affected part
  • impairmant of voice
  • noisy respiration
  • snoring
ADENOIDECTOMY- surgical procedure to remove the adenoid

NURSING CARE FOLLOWING TONSILLECTOMY & ADENOIDECTOMY
  • After operation, patient placed in sitting position.
  • For patient undergone general anesthesia, patient placed in prome position and turned head on one side.
  • Ice collar should be applied, kidney basin, gauze or tissue for the expectoration of blood and mucus.
  • Always guard patient for any hemorrhage if he spit out bight fresh blood in large amount frequently, report to the doctor immediately.
  • Vital signs should be monitored every thirty minutes for first eight hours then every hour.
  • If no bleeding, give cracked ice if desired.
  • Avoid too much talking and coughing.
  • Diet should be liquid and semi-liquid after three days.
  • Best offer is icecream and gellatine for dessert.
  • Avoid citrus fruits and fruit juices or any acidic food that may causi pain on the operative site.
source: medical nursing books

1 Comment:

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