University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN420 | Child Health
Academic year:

2024
Views:

251

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

Inguinal Hernia when the processus vaginalis doesn't close completely during development, it results in an inguinal hernia. ↓ Allows the abdominal or pelvic viscera to travel through the internal inguinal ring into the inguinal canal. Hernia sacs in males - contain bowel Hernia sacs in females - contain ovaries Boys and premature babies are at risk of inguinal hernias SX correction - occurs when the infant is several weeks old. assessment: • bulging mass in the lower abdomen • bulging mass in groin area (only seen during crying or straining) nursing management. If mass is felt - attempt to reduce it can be unade by pushing it back through the external inguinal ring. *Reduction is temporary - will need SURGERY to correct. -complication: incarceration ↓ good b/c it can lead to bowel strangulation. hernia should be manually reduced until sx - If no longer reducible, notify surgeon immediately! If hernia becomes hard, discolored, painful ↓ notify MD or go to ER.