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Mastoiditis (Clinical manifestations (Fever, irritability and lethargy,…
Mastoiditis
Clinical manifestations
Fever, irritability and lethargy
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Pathophysiology
Excessive drainage from the mastoid cavity traverses through the middle ear and out of the perforated tympanic membrane through into the external auditory canal.
The inflammatory process in the mastoid air cells results in oedema and more exudate, thus increasing the pressure in the bony cavity.
The mastoid air cells have rich supply of blood. in otitis media, infection drains into the mastoid resulting in increased exudate.
Nursing diagnosis
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Risk for infection related to mastoidectomy, surgical trauma on the tissue and surrounding structures.
Knowledge deficit of the mastoid disease, surgical procedures and postoperative care and hope.
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Infection that affect the mastoid bone, located behind the ear.