ACUTE GASTRO

ENTERITIS

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Also called intestinal flu, travelers, diarrhea, viral enteritis,and food poisoning. It characterized by diarrhea, nausea,

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CAUSES
Amoebas: especially Entamoeba histolyca Bacteria: responsible for acute food poisoning. Drug reactions: antibiotics 4/15/12

Viruses: responsible for travelers diarrhea. Food allergens Ingestion of toxins: plants or toadstools (mushrooms) 4/15/12 Parasites: Ascaris,

Sign and symptoms

Abdominal discomfort Borborygmi Bowel hypermotility Diarrhea Fever

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Intacellular fluid depletion Malaise Nausea and vomiting

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Diagnostic test

Laboratory studies, such as Gram stain, blood culture,and stool sample, identify the causative bacteria, parasites, or amoebas.

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Treatment
Provide nutritional suport, and increase patients fluid intake. Fluid and electrolyte replacement Antibiotics treat the causative factors. 4/15/12

Nursing considerations

Give medication as prescribed; correlate dosage, routes and time appropriately with the patients meal and activities Encourage the patient

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Vary the patients diet. Instruct the patient to avoid milk and milk products. Record strict output and input. Watch for signs of dehydration, 4/15/12

Wash your hands thoroughly after giving care .and also after using the bathroom Instruct the patient to take warm sitz baths 3x per day.

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Teach patients to clean utensils thoroughly. Avoid drinking water or eating raw fruit or vegetables when visiting places Eliminate flies and 4/15/12