Case report of emergent nursing care of peritonsillar abscess in an infant

VernacularTitle:一例婴儿扁桃体周围脓肿的急救护理
Author: Zaihua WANG ; Qiong HE ; Li CHEN ; Wenyan YAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Peritonsillar abscess; Infant; Emergent nursing
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(25):1912-1914
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the emergent nursing care of peritonsillar abscess in an infant. Methods The process of observation, treatment and nursing care of an infant with peritonsillar abscess were reviewed, and the nursing experiences were summarized. Results Through close observation of the rate, rhythm and depth of the respiration, the early signs of airway obstruction, guide parents with children right, keep the children quiet, open the airway, at the same time to prepare relevant emergency use objects to be prepared for emergency surgery, we saved time for the operation. Postoperative management of the airway and observation for the signs of bleeding in the area of incision were provided. The infant recovered well and was discharged after the treatment and nursing. Conclusions This case reminds nurses to pay attention to the airway obstruction while caring for the infants with peritonsillar abscess. The key points of nursing are observation and management of the airway obstruction, emergent preoperative preparation, postoperative monitoring, management of the airway and observation for the bleeding of the incision area.