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Intussusception Group 4
Intussusception Group 4
The initial observations in the ED revealed a Temp of 37.7 °C; PR of 130 bpm; RR 36 cpm, Oxygen
saturation 98% and central capillary refill time of two seconds. PE revealed that he is not well
hydrated. He was uncomfortable when the doctor gently pressed on his abdomen and
noted a sausage shape mass on palpation. The parents report that Elmo will just suddenly cry
inconsolably with drawing up of the knees to the chest usually lasting for 10 minutes then
eventually will stop on his own. He was admitted in pedia ward, when after 6 hours after
admission he had vomited a yellow fluid, and passed blood-tinged per rectum and this time
Elmo continuously cried with drawing up of the knees to the chest and also look very tired.
CASE SCENARIO
He was started on intravenous fluids of Lactate Ringers 100 ml/kg over 4 hours then 80 cc/hr for
the next 8 hours and was given an Aeknil 75 mg through IV. Blood investigations showed a C-
reactive protein level of 48mg/L but were otherwise within normal limits. A test for electrolytes
performed with the results potassium (K)-2.8 mEq/L, Sodium (Na) 129mEq/L. Abdominal X-
ray showed evidence of bowel obstruction. Although, the doctor knows that the clinical
history with the characteristic stools and physical findings are usually sufficiently typical for the
diagnosis, abdominal ultrasound scan was ordered, and Intussusception was confirmed.
Ultrasound-guided Hydrostatic (saline) enema was scheduled. Continue IV fluids, insert NGT
now, and Cefazolin 250 mg IV 1 hour prior to surgery
INTRODUCTION
According to Cleaveland Clinic
(2020). Intussusception is a
condition in which one segment
of intestine "telescopes" inside of
another, causing an intestinal
obstruction (blockage). Although
intussusception can occur
anywhere in the gastrointestinal
tract, it usually occurs at the
junction of the small and large
intestines. The obstruction can
cause swelling and inflammation
that can lead to intestinal injury.
DISCUSS THE MAIN CONCEPT
INTUSSUSCEPTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
▪ Etiology/risk factors
▪ Clinical manifestations
▪ Diagnostic
▪ Management
▪ Possible complications
VILLANUEVA
ETIOLOGY/RISK FACTOR
According to Hockenberry, Rodgers, & Wilson (2019), the exact cause of intussusception is
unknown.
Rectal Examination
Tender, distended abdomen
Aids to strengthen the diagnosis of
Inconsolable crying intussusception
Drawing up of knees on the chest Subjective or Objective Findings
Vomiting History
Palpable sausage-shaped mass in Abdominal X-ray
Target sign,
the abdomen
Crescent sign,
Currant jelly-like stool (blood stool} Absent liver edge sign
Lethargy Bowel obstruction
Child appearing normal and Barrium Enema
comfortable between episodes of This test consists of inserting liquid
barium into your rectum to obtain
pain
thorough X-ray picture of the lower
Sudden acute abdominal pain region of your small intestine.
MANAGEMENT POSSIBLE COMPLICATION
Peritonitis
Non-surgical hydrostatic An infection of the lining of the
reduction (using enema or air abdominal cavity.
The blood flow to the affected part of the
pressure)
intestine can be cut off by
-This can help to push the intestine
intussusception. Lack of blood causes
back in normal. tissue in the intestinal wall to die if left
Not recommended if there are untreated. Tissue death can produce a
signs of perforation hole (perforation) in the intestinal wall,
resulting in an infection of the abdominal
Surgery: resection of non-viable
cavity lining (peritonitis).
portion (end to end anastomosis)
Abdominal destruction
NG decompression When left untreated, intestinal
IVF obstruction can cause the tissue in the
Antibiotic therapy affected part of the intestine
Intestinal bleeding
PATHOPHSYIOLOGY
LEGEND:
ACEBEDO
DISEASE PROCESS
MANIFESTATION AND LABORATORIES
DIAGNOSIS
ETIOLOGY
BROKEN LINE - POSSIBLE COMPLICATION
NON- MODIFIABLE FACTOR: MODIFIABLE FACTOR:
UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY
TELESCOPING OF THE
BOWEL
THICKENING OF THE
RUQ PALPABLE OVERALL SIZE OF OBSTRUCTING THE PASSAGE ABDOMINAL DISTENTION
MASS AFFECTED AREA OF INTESTINAL CONTENTS
MASS ON
PALPATION
TELESCOPING OF THE
BOWEL
THICKENING OF THE
RUQ PALPABLE OVERALL SIZE OF OBSTRUCTING THE PASSAGE
MASS AFFECTED AREA OF INTESTINAL CONTENTS
SAUSAGE SHAPE
MASS ON
PALPATION
NON- MODIFIABLE FACTOR: MODIFIABLE FACTOR:
UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY
TELESCOPING OF THE
BOWEL
REGURGITATION OF
THE BILE IN STOMACH
VOMITED A YELLOW
FLUID
NON- MODIFIABLE FACTOR: MODIFIABLE FACTOR:
UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY
TELESCOPING OF THE
BOWEL
THICKENING OF THE
RUQ PALPABLE OVERALL SIZE OF OBSTRUCTING THE PASSAGE ABDOMINAL DISTENTION
MASS AFFECTED AREA OF INTESTINAL CONTENTS
MASS ON
PALPATION
REGURGITATION OF
THE BILE IN STOMACH
ISCHEMIA
ANAEROBIC
METABOLISM
LACTIC ACID
PRODUCTION
STIMULATION OF
NOCICEPTORS INFARCTION IN
SOME PART OF THE
INTESTINE
PAIN
UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING SLOUGHING OFF OF
UPON PALPATION
INCONSOLABLE CRYING INTENSTINAL MUCOSA RED CURANT
WITH DRAWING UP OF THE AND POURING OF MUCUS JELLY STOOL
KNEES TO THE CHEST IN THE INTESTINAL LUMEN
PASSED BLOOD-
DUE TO CONTINOUS CRYING
THE BABY LOOKS TIRED TINGED PER
RECTUM
DESCRIBE THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY
TEST IN THE GIVEN SCENARIO
AMBEGUIA
PACLE
C-reactive Protein According to MedlinePlus (2020), a C-reactive protein
test or CRP measures the level of c-reactive protein in
Test (CRP) the blood.
Indication:
Patient's case:
Analysis:
Indication:
An electrolyte panel is a blood test to measure
electrolytes (minerals) in blood such as Potassium,
Sodium, Chloride, and Carbon dioxide
Patient's case:
Potassium is 2.8 mEq/L
Sodium is 129mEq/L
Normal Potassium level (3.5-5.0 mEq/L)
Normal Sodium level (135mEq/L -145mEq/L)
Electrolytes Analysis:
The patient have hypokalemia and Hyponatremia.
Panel Test As water is lost during vomiting, the delicate balance
of electrolytes is also altered, which can lead to
severe complications.
According to Ansari (2021) Abdominal X-ray is a diagnostic
Abdominal Xray test that may show the intestinal obstruction. A radiologist
may see an increased density of the telescoped bowel or
other sights indicative of bowel obstruction.
Indication:
It is used to diagnose causes of abdominal pain. These
can include things such as masses, holes in the
intestine, or blockages.
Patient's case:
The test result shows evidence of bowel obstruction
Analysis:
On the imaging test shows, an obstruction in which a
loop of bowel has slipped into another section of
bowel, this may cause swelling, reduced blood flow
and tissue damage
According to Dennis, Anupindi, Khwaja (2021) Ultrasound
is the gold standard for evaluating a suspected
Abdominal intussusception with a positive predictive value of 86.6%.
Indication:
To confirm the diagnosis of the Intussusception
Patient's case:
There are no quantitative results indicated in the case
but the patient was diagnosed with Instussusception
Analysis:
Abdominal Despite the evidence of the intussusception was
clear, the doctor ordered this test to further
Ultrasound strengthen and confirm the diagnosis of the
Intussuception
NURSING CARE PLAN
LOPEZ
ASSESSMENT
DIAGNOSIS
PLANNING
INTERVENTION
RATIONALE
EVALUATION
specific gravity; usual tissue and organ associated with specific gravity; usual
level of mentation perfusion shock states level of mentation
Reflecting
Note for Bowel
hypoperfusion of
sounds
gastrointestinal
tract
Signs associated
Note for Pulses
with changes in
and neck veins -
circulating
noting
rapid,
volume, cardiac
weak, thready
ouput, and
peripheral
progressive
pulses;
changes in
congested or vascular tone
flat neck veins. and/or capillary
permeability
ASSESSMENT
DIAGNOSIS
PLANNING
INTERVENTION
RATIONALE
EVALUATION
Review To identify
laboratory data potential sources
of shock and
degree of organ
involvement
DEPENDENT: DEPENDENT:
To rapidly restore
Administer fluid
or restore
electrolytes,
circulating
colloids,
blood
volume,
or blood
electrolyte
products as
balance and
indicated
prevent shock
state
ASSESSMENT
DIAGNOSIS
PLANNING
INTERVENTION
RATIONALE
EVALUATION
COLLABORATION COLLABORATION
Collaborate in To maximize
prompt systemic
treatment of circulation and
underlying tissue and organ
condition perfusion
To provide foods
Refer to
in nutrients,
nutritionist or
vitamins, and
dietician
minerals needed
to promote
healing and
support immune
system health
DRUGY STUDY
SUSA
VILLARUEL
INDICATIONS
COMMON
NURSING
MECHANISM
CONTRAINDI
OF ACTION CATION
RATIONALE EFFECTS N
Acetaminophen or
caused by the
fever and
contraindicati
Insomnia patient is not taking
drug's
pain. on related to
(difficulty in
medication
Aeknil the
Paracetamol
Constipati paracetamol.
hypothalamu
is a mild
on
CLASSIFICATION
s; heat
analgesic and
Allergy Evaluate
: therapeutic
dissipation
is
antipyretic
Anxiety
Antipyretic and
response.
DOSAGE: vasodilation
of painful and
consult prescriber
75 mg and increased
febrile
before giving drug
to children younger
peripheral
symptoms.
FREQUENCY: than age 2.
blood flow.
ROUTE:
IV
INDICATIONS
COMMON
NURSING
MECHANISM
CONTRAINDI
OF ACTION CATION
RATIONALE EFFECTS N
INDICATIONS
COMMON
NURSING
MECHANISM
CONTRAINDI
OF ACTION CATION
RATIONALE EFFECTS N
Dextrose 5% in Lactated the compensatory electrolyte Swelling of the site; input and
Ringer's Injection
contraindicati
base of lactic acid. balance, fluid, eyes, face or output, weight,
Under aerobic
ons related to
and also acts as Throat serum electrolyte
Lactated Ringer’s
conditions, the Sneezing Cl, Ca,
Solution
metabolism of RATIONALE: Difficulty bicarbonate), acid-
Classification:
glucose leads to Ringer's lactate breathing base balance, and
replacement. Ringer's
(a.) 100 ml/kg respiration. Redness/red
lactate is made up of intravenous fluid
injection site
(a.) over 4 hours which is combined fluid overload.
(b.) for the next 8 hours into a solution with an
osmolarity of 273
mOsm/L and a pH of
Route:
roughly 6.5.
Intravenously (IV)
INDICATIONS
NURSING
MECHANISM
CONTRAIND
COMMON SIDE
patients and
families. Teach
patients and
families to
recognize signs
and symptoms of
fluid volume
overload. Instruct
patients to notify
have trouble
breathing or
notice any
swelling.
INDICATIONS
NURSING
MECHANISM
CONTRAIND
COMMON SIDE
Elevated liver
Monitor IV site for irritation, phlebitis
and extravasation.
REFERENCES:
Cleaveland Clinic. (2020). Intussusception. Retrieved from:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10793-intussusception
Mayo Clinic. (2021). Intussuception. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/intussusception/symptoms-causes/syc-20351452
Parswa Ansari ( 2021 September ) Intestinal Obstruction:
https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/acute-abdomen-and-
surgical-gastroenterology/intestinal-obstruction
Rebecca Dennis, Sudha Anupindi, Asef Khwaja ( 2021 January 19 ) How to diagnose
Inussusception: https://www.appliedradiology.com/communities/Pediatric-Imaging/how-to-
diagnose-intussusception-in-children
Singh1, S., Kerndt2, C. C., & Davis3., D. (2021, September 2). ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. From *
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effects/drg-20489612?p=1
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REFERENCES:
Hockenberry, M., Rodgers, C. C., & Wilson, D. (2019). Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing (10th
edition). Elvesier Inc.
Silbert-Flagg, J., & Pilliteri, A. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing
& Childrearing (8th. Edition). China: Wolters Kluwer.
PEER REVIEW
QUESTION 1 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY LAB TEST NCP DRUG STUDY
ACEBEDO
AMBEGUIA
LOPEZ
MENDOZA
PACLE
SUSA
VILLANUEVA
VILLARUEL