Intussusception: Medical Emergency & Nursing Intervention
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What is the primary concern in intussusception that requires prompt recognition and intervention?

  • Identifying the cause of the condition
  • Managing abdominal pain and vomiting
  • Developing a treatment plan with drug therapy
  • Preventing complications like bowel perforation or infection (correct)

    • What is a common presentation of intussusception?

  • Fever, diarrhea, and abdominal tenderness
  • Vomiting, abdominal pain, and passage of blood per rectum (correct)
  • Nausea, headache, and fatigue
  • Constipation, abdominal distension, and weight loss

    • What is the geographical pattern of intussusception?

  • It is more common in urban areas than rural areas
  • It has a consistent incidence across countries and cities
  • It has a wide geographic variation in incidence among countries and cities (correct)
  • It is more common in developed countries than developing countries

    • What is a characteristic of intussusception in most cases?

    <p>It occurs in healthy babies without any demonstrable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of medication in the treatment of intussusception?

    <p>Medications are used to control pain after surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual medication administered in the immediate postoperative period for intussusception?

    <p>Weight-adjusted intravenous morphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Intussusception: Definition and Complications

    • Intussusception is a medical emergency that occurs when one segment of the intestine slides into an adjacent section, causing a blockage and compromising blood flow to the affected area.
    • It can lead to severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody stools.
    • Early assessment and timely medical attention are crucial to prevent complications like bowel perforation or infection.

    Incidence and Causes

    • Intussusception usually appears in healthy babies without any demonstrable cause.
    • There is a wide geographic variation in the incidence of intussusception among countries and cities within countries.
    • In most cases, no cause can be identified for intussusception.

    Diagnosis and Symptoms

    • The classic triad of vomiting, abdominal pain, and passage of blood per rectum occurs in only one-third of patients.
    • The care provider can usually make a diagnosis from the constellation of signs and symptoms.

    Treatment and Management

    • Surgery is the standard of care for intussusception.
    • Drug therapy is not currently a component of the standard of care for intussusception.
    • Medications are limited to those used for pain control after surgery.
    • In the immediate postoperative period, weight-adjusted intravenous morphine is usually administered.
    • Nursing management of a child with intussusception includes providing health education and delivering care to prevent complications.

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    Intussusception is a medical emergency requiring prompt recognition and intervention. This condition causes blockage and compromises blood flow, leading to severe abdominal pain and other complications.

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