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Bacterial Endocarditis M1720590-Bacterial_endocarditis_cdp…
Bacterial Endocarditis
MayoClinic.org
Definition
Bacterial infection affecting inner layer of the heart
Pathophysiology
Forming inflammatory nodules or vegetations
Results in extensive fibrosis and cell damage
In the circulation bacterias implant in damaged cardiac structure
Further damage progresses
Nursing intervention
NRSNG.com
Give I.V antibiotics
Take blood cultures before giving I.V
Assess and promote oral hygiene (brush teeth twice daily)
Administer and monitor anticoagulant therapy
Assess Heart Sounds (note abnormalities)
Manifestation
Malaise
Chills & rigors
Fever
They are non-specific
Fatigue & muscle pain
Pharmacology
Penicillin Antintibiotics
I.V Antibiotics
Diagnostic Purpose
Chest X-ray
Blood Test
ECG
Transesophageal echocardiogram
CT Scan
