Salpingitis

Causes

Problem

Defination

Nursing Diagnosis

Nursing intervention

Clinical manifestations

Pathophysiology

Expected outcome

Salpingitis refers to infection that causes the inflammation of the fallopian tubes.

Pathogens moves through cervix, endometrium and eventually in the fallopian tubes, causing salpingitis.

Hormonal changes due to menstruation, intrauterine devices and endometrial biopsy predispose salpingitis.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases such as Gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Salpingitis is the most common cause of female infertility

Abnormal vaginal discharge with unpleasant odour.

Painful menstruation

Fever

Frequent urination

Nausea and vomiting

Pain in the abdomen

Reduction of pains in 2 hours

Discomfort related to inflammation of the fallopian tubes secondary to Salpingitis

Place patient in a semi-fowlers position, to facilitate drainage of infection.
This intervention will help relieve pain and prevent abscess formation.

Administer analgesics as prescribed, To relieve pains.

References

Salpingitis at eMedicine

Evaluation

Patient will report no pain