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LABYRINTHITIS images_(7)1 (CLINICALMANIFESTATIONS (dizziness, tinnitus,…
LABYRINTHITIS
DEFINITION
Labyrinthitis is an inner ear disorder
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
Viral infections of the inner ear
stomach virus
Respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis
Herpes virus
bacterial infection
PHATHOPHYSIOLOGY
that connects the inner ear to the brain
triggered by an infection
Inflammation of the inner ear or the nerve
CLINICALMANIFESTATIONS
dizziness
tinnitus
vertigo
loss of balance
Loss of hearing in high frequency range in one ear
Nausea and vomiting
Difficulty focusing your eyes
DIET
no specific diet
Avoid eating food which will trigger a cold or flue
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
hearing test
physical examination
blood test
CT & MRI scan
Electroencephalogram
Electronystagmography
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
prednisone
Meclizine- reduce dizziness and nausea
Antihistamines
sedatives-diazepam
Over the counter antihistamine- fexofenadine
HEALTH EDUCATION
Stand or keep your head up right can drain the ear
after 3 weeks see a doctor
If the patient experience any problems with the
If the symptoms don’t resolve
Posture refer to physiotherapist
Teach the client how to drink
medication and its effects
NURSING INTERVENTION
PLAN
Encourage to call for assistance immediately
Keep the patient’s bed in the lower position
Place the call light within the patient’s easy reach
Anything he can hit his head on
Clean your ears and often as possible
Keep the patient’s bedside free from
Avoid using ear buds as it may affect you
Put the patient on cord bed
Avoid being exposed to noisy population
Use hearing adds if there is a need
Patient must be placed in bed rest
EVALUATION
No risk of falling
Improve hearing
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
Loss of hearing
Dizziness and vertigo
