Labyrinthitis

labrinthitis is the inflammatory condition of the inner ear which is caused by different etiologies this is an another condition that affect inner the bsc and gnm nurse can use this ppt for learning writing purpose and for providing care for the patient suffering from labrinthitis

1. LABYRINTHITIS DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING

2. Learning objectives At the end of this lecturer, students should be able to: Define labyrinthitis Enlist the causes of labyrinthitis List out types of labyrinthitis Describe the management of labyrinthitis

3. Definition It is an inflammation of the inner ear.

4. ETIOLOGY Disorders of fascial & acoustic nerves Bacterial or viral in origin Trauma to the inner ear Because of prolonged antibiotic therapy

5. Risk factor Smoking Chronic alcohol Allergies Habitually fatigued Stress

6. TYPES BACTERIAL Usually occurs as a complication of otitis media. Causes The infection can enter the inner ear by penetrating the membranes of the oval or round windows.

7. VIRAL It affects the hearing & balance. CAUSES The most commonly identified viral causes are mumps, rubella, rubeola & influenza, URI.

8. SIGN & SYMPTOMS Sudden onset of incapacitating vertigo usually with nausea & vomiting. Various degree of hearing loss . Dizziness Difficulty focusing eyes Tinnitus.

9. TREATMENT Intra-venous antibiotic therapy. Fluid replacement. Administration of vestibular suppressant such as meclisine & antiemetic medications.

10. Nursing management Assessment- History related to ear infection, hearing loss Physical examination of ear Nursing diagnosis Hyperthermia related to infection Imbalance nutritional status less than body requirement related to vomiting Anxiety related to disease prognosis and hospitalization

11. Intervention

12. Summary So far we have discussed about Definition, etiology , clinical manifestation, and management of labyrinthitis

13. Thank You