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Disorders of the external ear - Coggle Diagram
Disorders of the external ear
Perichonditis
Definition
This is infection and the inflammation of the covering of the cartilage of the pinna, perichondrium
Pathophysiology
Clinical manifestation
Pain in the pinna
Swelling of the pinna
Abcess in the pinna may also occur
Nursing care plan
Nursing diagnosis
Ear cartilage infection due to trauma
Nursing management
Administration of antibiotics as prescribed
Application of soothing heat
If there's an abcess, the incision and drainage is done
Causes
Trauma
Insect bites
Burns
Cartilage perforations
Ear piercing infection
Shringles
Pimples in the ear
Otitis externa
Definition
Infection that involves the auricle and the external ear canal
Causes
Irritation
Fungal infection
Allergies
Clinical manifestation
Pain
Tenderness
Pulling feeling on the pinna
Serious drainage from the ear
Redness
Itching
Swelling of the lining of the ear
Pathophysiology
Nursing care plan
Nursing assessment
Assess the level of pain and ask the patient to rate the pain in a scale of 1-10
Nursing diagnosis
Ear infe
references
magotlane S. Chauke M. Matlakala M. Mokoena J.Young A. 2018. Jutas Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing. 2nd Edition. Juta