HEPATIC ABSCESSES liver problems ahn.pptx

HEPATIC ABSCESSES liver problems

1. LIVER ABSCESSES SUBMITTED BY RIMSHA JOSEPH

2. Defination Liver abscesses is a accumulation of pus in the liver due to infection. Or Pus filled cyst inside the liver is termed as liver abscess.

3. Amebic liver abscesses Amebic liver abscesses are most commonly caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Most amebic liver abscesses occur in the developing countries of the tropics and subtropics because of poor sanitation and hygiene. Categories of liver abscess

4. Pyogenic liver abscesses Pyogenic liver abscesses are much less common, but they are most common in develop countries than the amebic type.

5. Fever with chills Diaphoresis Malaise Anorexia Nausea Vomiting weight loss Dull abdominal pain jaundice SIGN AND SYMOPTOMS

6. Hepatomegaly Anemia Pleural effusion Sepsis Shock Contiu …….

7. CT MRI Ultrasound Liver scan Aid of ultrasound Blood cultures DIAGANOSTIC FINDINGS

8. Pneumonitis Pleural effusion Rupture of the liver abscesses into the pleural cavity …empyema Complications

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10. Percutaneous or surgical drainage Metronidazole IV antibiotics therapy Antibiotics like cephalosporins,aminoglycosides,tetracyclines In rare cases it may need insertion of a drain Antifungal agent such as amphotericin B are used if fungal abscess in suspected. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

11. Monitoring of drainage Protect the patient from other source of infection Vital signs are monitor to detect changes in patient physical status Manage labs Administer IV therapy the is prescribed New Sign and symptoms should be reports to the physician Nursing management

12. Management of drainage Conti…….

13. Acute pain related to tissue destruction. Impaired nutrition less than the body requirement. Anxiety related to the disease. Nursing diagnose