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Treatment for purulent pericarditis consists of two main components. [3] Antimicrobial therapy. Empiric intravenous antimicrobial therapy is recommended as soon as a diagnosis of purulent pericarditis is suspected. [3] Pericardial drainage. There are several therapeutic mechanisms that can be used to drain purulent fluid from the pericardial sac.
Acute pericarditis is a type of pericarditis (inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, the pericardium) usually lasting less than 4 to 6 weeks. [1] It is the most common condition affecting the pericardium.
In this case, the patient is experiencing post-myocardial infarction pericarditis (PIP), which is characterized by chest pain, low-grade fever, and specific findings on physical examination and electrocardiogram. Aspirin is the drug of choice for PIP and is usually already prescribed for secondary prevention following a myocardial infarction.
Uremic pericarditis is associated with azotemia, and occurs in about 6-10% of kidney failure patients. BUN is normally >60 mg/dL (normal is 7–20 mg/dL). However, the degree of pericarditis does not correlate with the degree of serum BUN or creatinine elevation. The pathogenesis is poorly understood. [2]
A computerised nursing care plan is a digital way of writing the care plan, compared to handwritten. Computerised nursing care plans are an essential element of the nursing process. [8] Computerised nursing care plans have increased documentation of signs and symptoms, associated factors and nursing interventions. [8]
[2] [3] There is a low risk of haemorrhage if the heart is perforated whilst removing the pericardium. [3] Outcomes after surgery depend significantly on the underlying cause of illness, and the function of the kidneys, left ventricle, and pulmonary arteries. [5] Recovery from pericardial effusion treated with pericardiectomy is typically very ...
The pericardium is a double-walled sac around the heart.The inner and outer (visceral and parietal, respectively) layers are normally lubricated by a small amount of pericardial fluid, but the inflammation of pericardium causes the walls to rub against each other with audible friction.
The intervention used depends on the cause of pericardial effusion and the clinical status of the patient. [ citation needed ] Pericardiocentesis is the choice of treatment in unstable patients: it can be performed at the bedside and in a timely manner. [ 4 ]