Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-25-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
5330-OL1
Course Name
Nursing
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan, PhD., DNP, RN, CNP, CNS
Keywords
Infective, Endocarditis, Sepsis, Cardiac Care
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a rare disease that can be difficult to manage and treat due to the complex nature of the disease process. The pathophysiology behind IE involves damage to the cardiac endothelium allowing bacterial infection to occur. Pathogens gain access to the bloodstream adheres to the compromised cardiac tissue. This infection grows and causes a multitude of issues for the patient. Determining the specific bacteria involved allows for the proper antibiotic regimen. Understanding the pathophysiology and treatment plans assist the interdisciplinary team to successfully manage IE. Nursing implications focus on education, monitoring, and identifying patient populations more susceptible to IE. With the multitude of categories and causes IE is a difficult illness to diagnose, treat, and prevent. Collaboration and education are vital elements to a successful patient outcome.
Recommended Citation
Splawinski, Blake, "Pathophysiology of Infective Endocarditis" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 338.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/338