Mastoiditis

Definition

Causes

Clinical manifestations

Pathophysiology

Nursing management

Is the infection and inflammation of the mastoid air cells as a result of recurrent chronic otitis media

1.Mastoiditis is a result of chronic otitis media, where there is damage to the tympanic membrane.

2.The infection then drains into the mastoid cavity where infecting organisms thrive and multiply, resulting in increased exudate.

  1. Excessive drainage from the mastoid cavity traverses through the middle ear and out of the perforated tympanic membrane through into the external auditory canal
  1. The Inflammatory process in the mastoid air cells results in oedema and more exudate thus increase the pressure in the bony cavity.

Swelling qnd tenderness over mastoid process

Severe pain in the ear

Purulent discharge

My results in conditions such as vertigo, brain abscess and facial paralysis

Infection in the otitis media

Upper respiratory tract infection

Injury in the mastoid bones

Assess the pain for location and intensity

Administrator analgesics as prescribed to relieve pain

Administer antipyretics and make sure that parent finish the course

Provide plenty liquids

Encourage patient and family to use signs of non verbal communication