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Eosophageal Varices (Nursing care plan (Restore loss blood volume by blood…
Eosophageal Varices
Nursing care plan
Restore loss blood volume by blood transfussion
Give antibiotics to prevent infection
Place pressure on varices to stop bleeding
Asses level of consciousness 4 hourly
Tie off bleeding vein by elastic bonds
Monitor and measure gastro intestinal secretion
Administer betablockers to reduce pressure in portal vein
Encourage non straining during involuntary activities
Give small meals frequently
Record output of emisis and stool
Reduce anxiety
Test respiratory complication
Monitor patient closely for recurring bleeding
Pathophysiology
Blood seek other part ways through smaller veins
Thin-walled vein ballooned
Pressure increased within the portal vein
The is added blood in veins
Blood flow begin to backup
Vein rupture and bleed
Blood flow blockage to liver
Signs and symptoms
Vomitting large amount of blood
Loss of consciousness in severe cases
Black, tarry or bloody stool
Lightheadness
discolouration of the skin (jaundice)
Ascities
Causes
Hepatitis
Blood clot(thrombosis)
Severe liver scarring(cirrhosis)
Parasistic infection
Diagnostic procedure
Capsule endoscopy
Endoscopic exam
Imaging test
Defination
Abnormal enlargement of the veins
Complication
Bleeding