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Peritonsillar abscess -MRI Screenshot_20200411-233345~2 (Treatment…
Peritonsillar abscess -MRI
Definition
Complication of tonsillitis in which infection spreads behind tonsils
Symptoms
Trouble in opening mouth
Change in voice
Sore throat
Fever
Diagnostic tests
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Treatment
Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Needle aspiration
Medication
Antibiotics
Analgesics
Steroids
Pathophysiology
Fibrosis of consular crypt
Closure of tonsillar crypt due to new infection
Pus breaks through capsule of tonsil
Recurrent tonsillitis
Peritonsillar cellulitis
Peritonsillar abscess
Causes
Can be caused by many types of bacteria like streptpcoccus
Nursing Care
Nursing diagnosis
Acute pain
Risk for deficient fluid volume
Ineffective airway clearance
Evaluation
Normal fluids and electrolytes
Patent airway
Patient is free of pain
Nursing Intervention
Encourage patient to drink adequate fluid
Teach breathing exercises
Place patient in a side lying position
Administer antibiotics and IV steroids
Assess for signs of inadequate oxygenation
