logging in or signing up Pancreatitis reynel89 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 38 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 11, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis Marnelle Joy S. Pulmano , BSN, RNoverview: overviewDefinition : Definition Inflammation of the pancreas caused by activation of pancreatic enzymes within the pancreas Pancreatic enzymes digest the pancreas itselfIncidence : Incidence Affects about 80,000 people annually in the USOnset : Onset Acute pancreatitis: Comes on suddenly and without warning Chronic pancreatitis: Develops gradually U sually over many years Symptoms are initially vague and difficult to diagnoseEtiology : Etiology Most common causes: Gallstones Excessive alcohol intake Acute pancreatitis becomes chronic once pancreatic tissue is destroyed and scarring developsPowerPoint Presentation: Other causes: Hyperlipidemia Hypercalcemia Abdominal trauma Bacterial infection Viral infectionClinical Findings : Clinical Findings Classic symptom: Abdominal pain that radiates toward the back and increases when supine Other symptoms: Swollen and tender abdomen that may get worse after eating Nausea Vomiting Fever TachycardiaNursing focus: Nursing focusPowerPoint Presentation: Goal of treatment: Supportive care Prevention of secondary complications Assess lab results: Elevated levels of serum amylase and serum lipase Monitor: Glucose, Ca ++ , Mg ++ , Na + , K + , bicarbonate levelsPatient teaching: Patient teachingPowerPoint Presentation: Provide patient and family with literature on pancreatitis Teach patient to avoid alcoholic beverage Decrease the consumption of foods high in fatPowerPoint Presentation: Provide teaching prior to diagnostic procedures Abdominal ultrasound to look for gallstones CT scan to look for inflammation and destruction of the pancreas Explain the dosages, route, actions, and adverse reactions of medsPowerPoint Presentation: Thank You! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Pancreatitis reynel89 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 38 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 11, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis Marnelle Joy S. Pulmano , BSN, RNoverview: overviewDefinition : Definition Inflammation of the pancreas caused by activation of pancreatic enzymes within the pancreas Pancreatic enzymes digest the pancreas itselfIncidence : Incidence Affects about 80,000 people annually in the USOnset : Onset Acute pancreatitis: Comes on suddenly and without warning Chronic pancreatitis: Develops gradually U sually over many years Symptoms are initially vague and difficult to diagnoseEtiology : Etiology Most common causes: Gallstones Excessive alcohol intake Acute pancreatitis becomes chronic once pancreatic tissue is destroyed and scarring developsPowerPoint Presentation: Other causes: Hyperlipidemia Hypercalcemia Abdominal trauma Bacterial infection Viral infectionClinical Findings : Clinical Findings Classic symptom: Abdominal pain that radiates toward the back and increases when supine Other symptoms: Swollen and tender abdomen that may get worse after eating Nausea Vomiting Fever TachycardiaNursing focus: Nursing focusPowerPoint Presentation: Goal of treatment: Supportive care Prevention of secondary complications Assess lab results: Elevated levels of serum amylase and serum lipase Monitor: Glucose, Ca ++ , Mg ++ , Na + , K + , bicarbonate levelsPatient teaching: Patient teachingPowerPoint Presentation: Provide patient and family with literature on pancreatitis Teach patient to avoid alcoholic beverage Decrease the consumption of foods high in fatPowerPoint Presentation: Provide teaching prior to diagnostic procedures Abdominal ultrasound to look for gallstones CT scan to look for inflammation and destruction of the pancreas Explain the dosages, route, actions, and adverse reactions of medsPowerPoint Presentation: Thank You!