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2. INTRODUCTION:
• The peritoneal cavity normally contains
approximately 50–75 ml of fluid that serves to
lubricate the tissues that line the abdominal wall
and viscera.
• The term ascites is reserved to denote an
abnormal accumulation of this fluid.
• Derived from the Greek word “askos”, meaning
bag or sac.
3. Cont...
•Mesothelium cell of the peritoneum
produces the peritoneal fluid.
•Increase pressure in the portal vein causes
large vein (varices) to develop across the
oesophagus and stomach to get around the
blockage. The varices become fragile and
can bleed easily.
4.
5. DEFINATION:
• Its accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal
cavity (serous membrane which covers the
abdominal organs).
• Ascites is defined as accumulation of more
than 25 ml of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
• Ascites is abnormal Intraperitoneal
accumulation of watery fluid containing small
amounts of proteins.
6. CONT....
•Ascites is the accumulation of excess fluid
in the peritoneal cavity, (there is little
amount of serous fluid normally in the
peritoneal cavity for lubrication & easy
movement of the abdominal organs).
•Abdominal swelling caused by
accumulation of fluid, most often related
to liver disease.
7. CONT....
• Many diseases can cause ascites, but the most common cause
is portal hypertension, which is usually due to liver cirrhosis.
• A condition of pathologic fluid accumulation within the
abdominal cavity which is a common complication in liver
cirrhosis.
8. LIVER CIRRHOSIS
•LIVER CIRRHOSIS: A chronic,
degenerative disease characterized by
replacement of normal liver tissue with
diffuse fibrosis that disrupts the structure
and function of the liver.
9. PORTAL HYPERTENSION:
• PORTAL HYPERTENSION: is an increase in
the pressure within the portal vein, which
carries blood from the digestive organs to the
liver.
10.
11. CAUSES:
GENERAL SPECIFIC
Liver disease •Cirrhosis (80%)
•Veno-occlusive Disease
Heart disease •Congestive cardiac failure
•Constrictive pericarditis
Malignancy •Liver Cancer
•Ovarian cancer
•Peritoneal metastasis
•Pancreatic cancer
Hypoalbuminaemia(low
albumin)
•Nephrotic syndrome
•Protein-losing enteropathy
•Malnutrition
14. Types of Ascites:
•Transudate: is fluid buildup
caused by systemic conditions
that alter the pressure in blood
vessels, causing fluid to leave
the vascular system.
15. • Cirrhosis– 81% (alcoholic in 65%, viral in 10%,
cryptogenic in 6%)
• Heart failure – 3%
• Hepatic venous occlusion: Budd-Chiari
syndrome or Veno-occlusive disease
• Constrictive pericarditis
• Kwashiorkor (childhood protein-energy
malnutrition)
Causes of high serum ascites albumin gradient
(SAAG or Transudate) are:
16. •Exudates: is fluid buildup caused
by tissue leakage due to
inflammation or local cellular
damage.
17. Causes of low serum-ascites
albumin gradient (SAAG or
"exudates") are:
•Cancer (metastasis and primary peritoneal
carcinomatosis)– 10%
• Infection: Tuberculosis – 2%
or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
• Pancreatitis– 1%
•Serositis
• Nephrotic Syndrome
18. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:
Cirrhosis with portal hypertension
Splanchnic arterial vasodilatation
Decrease in circulation arterial
blood volume
Activation of rennin- angiotensin and sympathetic
nervous system and antidiuretic hormone
19. Cont...
Kidney retains sodium and water
Hypervolemia
Persistent activation of systems for retention of sodium and
water: ascites and edema formation
Continued arterial under filling: cycle repeats
20. CLINICAL MANIFESTATION:
• Increased abdominal girth
• Rapid weight gain
• Shortness of breath
• Uncomfortable
• Umbilical Hernia
• Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
25. 3 CLINICAL SIGNS
INSPECTION:
• Flank fullness (massive ascites)
PERCUSSION:
• Puddle’s Sign(Minimum fluid:
up to150 ml)
• Shifting dullness(Moderate amount of fluid up to
500ml)
• Fluid trill(Massive amount of fluid, up to 1000-1500
ml)
26. PUDDLE’S SIGN
• Make the client sit in “Knee-elbow”
position
• Peruses at a point of maximum prominence
of the lax abdominal(puddle).
• Elicitation of dull note suggested the
presence of fluid.
29. FLUID TRILL
• Make the patient lie comfortably on the
couch.
• Ask another person to place the edge of
palm in the midline( to stabilize abdominal
fat and wall).
• Place the palm of one hand on the opposite
side of the abdominal.
•Flick the skin on the side of abdominal you
are standing.
30.
31. DIAGNOSTIC FINDING:
• Blood tests
•Liver function test
• Percussion
• Ultrasound of abdominal
• CT scan of abdominal
34. Cont..
•Ascites amylase activity of >1000/L
identifies pancreatic ascites.
•Neutrophil count of > 250*106/ L
strongly suggest infection (spontaneous
bacterial peritonitis).
•Triglyceride at a level >1.1g/L is
diagnostic of chylous ascites.
35. GRADES OF ASCITES:
•Grade 1: Mild ascites detectable only by
ultrasound examination.
•Grade 2: Moderate ascites manifested by
moderate symmetrical distension of the
abdomen.
•Grade 3: Large or gross ascites with
marked abdominal distension.
37. MANAGEMENT:
• MEDICAL MANAGEMENT:
• PHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY:
• Diuretic = furosemide
•Aldosterone antagonist = Spirolactone
• Ammonium chloride and acetazolamide
(diamox) are contraindicated because of
the possibility of precipitating hepatic
coma.
38. •Ascites is generally treated while an
underlying cause is sought, in order to
prevent complications, relieve symptoms,
and prevent further progression. In people
with mild ascites, therapy is usually as an
outpatient. The goal is weight loss of no
more than 1.0 kg/day for people with both
ascites and peripheral edema and no more
than 0.5 kg/day for people with ascites
alone. In those with severe ascites causing
a tense abdomen, hospitalization is
generally necessary for Paracentesis.
41. Surgery
• Peritoneovenous shunt- (Leveen Shun) is a shunt which
drain peritoneal fluid from the peritoneum into veins,
usually the intra jugular vein or the superior vena cava.
42. TRANSJUGULAR INTRAHEPATIC
PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT(TIPS):
TIPS is an artificial channel between the liver that establishes
communication between the inflow portal vein and the outflow
hepatic vein. It is use to treat portal hypertension which frequently
leads to intestinal bleeding.
43. EXUDATIVE ASCITES
•Due to malignancy is treated with
Paracentesis but fluid replacement
is generally not required.
44. NON- PHARMACOLOGIC
THERAPY:
• Bed rest
• Fluid management: the patient with ascites along with
cirrhosis presents with hyponatremia and Hypovolemia.
If the sodium level is less than 130 meqv/ liter, water
restriction to 1.5 liter per day is recommended.
• Diet management: Patient with ascites is advised to
take low sodium diet. Maintaining nutritional pattern in
patient with ascites is vital. Measure the height and
weight along with BMI is one of the methods to assess
the nutritional status of the patient with ascites.
45. •Measurement of weight: Measure
the weight of the patient daily and
compare the findings with previous
findings. If patient is not able to
move, provide position to the patient
2nd hourly.
47. NURSING MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT:
• Assessment should be ongoing and precise.
• Pain. Pain should be assessed continuously and
should be acted upon.
• GI function. GI function should be monitored to
assess response to interventions.
• Fluid and electrolyte. F&E should be balanced.
48. NURSING DIAGNOSIS:
•Imbalanced nutrition less than body
requirements related to abdominal
pain.
•Activity intolerance related to
fatigue.
•Deficient knowledge related to new
diagnosis of ascites.
49. GOAL:
•Reduce level of pain.
•Restore fluid and electrolyte
balance.
•Prevent complications.
•Restore normal GI functions.
50. NURSING INTERVENTION:
• Activity intolerance related to fatigue.
• Desired outcome: The patient will
demonstrate active participation in
necessary and desired activities and
demonstrate increase in activity level.
51. INTERVENTIONS RATIONALES
Assess the patients
activities of daily living,
as well as actual and
perceived limitations to
physical activity
To create a baseline of
activity levels and mental
status related to fatigue
and activity intolerance.
Teach deep breathing
exercises and relaxation
techniques. Provide
adequate ventilation in the
room.
To allow the patient to
relax while at rest and to
facilitate effective stress
management. To allow
enough oxygenation in the
room
52. NURSING RESEARCH:
Treatment for ascites in adults with
decompensated liver cirrhosis.
Background:
• Approximately 20% of people with cirrhosis
develop ascites. Several different treatments
are available; including, among others,
Paracentesis plus fluid replacement,
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic
shunts, Aldosterone antagonists, and loop
diuretics.
53. Objectives:
• To compare the benefits and harms of different
treatments for ascites in people with
decompensated liver cirrhosis through a
network meta‐analysis and to generate rankings
of the different treatments for ascites according
to their safety and efficacy.
Result:
• There was no evidence of differences in
mortality adverse events, or liver
transplantation in people receiving different
interventions compared to Paracentesis plus
fluid replacement.
54. Authors' conclusions:
•Based on very low‐certainty evidence,
there is considerable uncertainty about
whether interventions for ascites in
people with decompensated liver
cirrhosis decrease mortality, adverse
events, or liver transplantation
compared to Paracentesis plus fluid
replacement in people with
decompensated liver cirrhosis and
ascites.
55. Summarization
•Definition: Its accumulation of fluid
in the peritoneal cavity (serous
membrane which covers the
abdominal organs).
•CAUSES
•Types of Ascitis: Transudate and
exudates.
57. REFERENCES:
• Hinkle JancieL, Cheever Kerry H. Brunner and
Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing
Volume-2:
• PP- 1299-1300.
• Lippincott Manual”A text book of Medical Surgical
nursing” 10th edition, published by Wolters
• Pee Vee Atext book of Medical Surgical Nursing 5th
edition
• Kluwer
• WWW.Slidesshare.net