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Disorders of the Fallopian Tubes (salpingitis (assessment and findings…
Disorders of the Fallopian Tubes
deformities
single tube
canal that is not pstent
salpingitis
infection and inflammation
cause blockage of the tube
pyrexia
lower abdominal pains
pathophysiology
infection leading to vaginitis, cervicitis and infection ascends to the fallopian tube causing salpingitis.
tube become congested, swollen and occluded with limited mobility
assessment and findings
pyrexia and tachycardia
mucopurulent vaginal discharge
lower abdominal pains
dyspareunia
diagnostic studies
white cell count
a raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
laparoscopy to visualise the fallopian tube
nursing management
analgesics for pain
single dose of ciprofloxacin 500 mgs orally to treat gonorrhoea
doxycycline 100 mg bd for 10 days to treat chlamydia
flagyl 400 mg to treat chlamydia
health talk
encourage good personal hygiene
hand wash after changing a pad to prevent cross infection
encourage proper nutrition and daily exercise