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Parotitis (Pathophysiology (microbes spread from oral cavity to parotid…
Parotitis
Pathophysiology
microbes spread from oral cavity to parotid gland
Causes stenosis in stense's duct
Presence of mumps, staphylacocci or streptococci
Decreased salivary production / impedance to its delivery
Failure of sufficient ductal lavage by saliva
facilitates an ascending duct infection from oral cavity
infection results in immune/ inflammatory response
pain and facial asymmetry from swelling
Causes
Streptococci
Haemophylus influenza
Mumps
Dehadration
Staphylacoccus aures
Dental infection
Malnutrition
Pharmacology
Ceftriaxone
Ampicillin
Vancomycin
Cefazolin
Dexamethasone
Flagyl
Oxacillin
Clinical manifestations
High fevers
Chills
Local pain
Swelling of neck
Septicaemia
oesteomyelitis
Diagnostic tests
Ultrasound
CT scan
Gram stain
MRI
Physical exam
Medical history
Nursing intervention
Promote high fluid intake
Administer soft diet as prescribed
Massage gland with heat
Administer medication as prescribed
Give health education
diet therapy
Avoid tobacco use
Avoid alcoholism
Avoid acidic foods
Drink lots of fluids
Definiton
Painful inflammation of parotid glands.
Related surgery
Parotidectomy