NURS 488 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
2 Oct 2017
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Lewis text - chapters 29, 30, & 31. Deviated septum: a deflection of the normally straight nasal septum- most commonly caused by trauma to the nose or arises from congenital disproportion. Management: nasal allergy control, for serious conditions a nasal septoplasty is reformed to reconstruct and properly align the deviated septum. Nasal fracture: most often caused by trauma of substantial force to the middle of the face. Classified as unilateral (little to no displacement), bilateral (most common- causes flattening), or complex (which may shatter frontal bones) Assess the ability to breathe through each nostril, and note bleeding or edema. Goals of care are to reduce edema, prevent complications, and provide emotional support. Rhinoplasty: surgical reconstruction of the nose- performed for cosmetic reasons or to. Epistaxis: a nosebleed- occurs in all age groups, and may be caused by trauma, foreign bodies, nasal spray abuse, drug use, anatomical malformation, allergic rhinitis, or tumors. Simple first aid measures should be attempted.
