1. Case Study
Prepared by: Bishly

2. Demographic Data CASE NO: 14xxx NAME: Baby H AGE: 3 yrs old SEX: Male
DIAGNOSIS: Intussusception

3. Physical Assessment

4. Vital Signs:
BP- 90/60
HR- 126 bpm
RR- 26/ min
T C
SPO2- 98%

5. General Assessment Skin Patient is conscious, coherent and oriented.
Cries intermittently and recovers from pain
Skin
No lesion, moist and good turgor
Pale in appearance

6. Head and Neck
No palpable lesion on the head and neck.

7. Thorax Trachea in central Chest movement are equal
Air entry is equal in all areas, no added sound

8. Abdomen No distention, no dilated veins
Guarding present, no rigidity in the right hypochondrium
Tenderness on the right hypochondrium
No free fluid on percussion
Bowel sound is present

9. Genitalia Neurological Circumcised
Testes are bilateral descended and normal in size
Neurological
No neurologic defect seen

10. Medical History

11. Past Medical History The patient has no major medical problems
No history of surgery

12. Present Medical History
Patient’s chief complaints include colicky
abdominal pain associated with fever for 2 days
Patient was seen by Dr. Jacob and was advised for ultrasound
On examination:
Febrile (Temp- 38 C)
RR-20/ min
SPO2- 97 %
WT- 13 kg
PR- 112 bpm
Child cries intermittently and recovers from the pain
Ultrasound done (shows “doughnut- like image”-target
sign)

13. Topic presentation
INTUSSUSCEPTION

14. Introduction
Intussusception is a term derived from the Latin intus (within) and suscipere (to receive). One segment of the bowel (intussusceptum) invaginates into another (intussuscepien) just distal to it, much like the piece of a telescope. When this occurs the bowel wall distends and obstructs the lumen. Peristalsis is disrupted leading to colicky abdominal pain and vomiting. Lymphatic and venous obstruction occurs, causing ischemia. In most children the intussusceptions is ileocaecal, although ileo-ileocolic and ileo-ileal or colocolic cases can occur.
The male-to-female ratio is approximately 3:2.
Two third of patient are under one year old, the peak age being between 5-10 months old.
Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in patient aged 5 months- 3 years and accounts for up to 25 % of abdominal emergencies in children up to age 5.

15. Anatomy & Physiology

16. ETIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
1. The cause can fall into one of the three categories: Idiopathic, Lead point, or Post operative.
Idiopathic: this is the most common type, which no identifiable cause. It is not unusual, however, to obtain a history of a recent upper respiratory or GI virus. It is hypothesized that hypertrophy of Peyer’s patches create a thickened segment. It’s most common in infants.
Lead point: an identifiable change in the intestinal mucosa can be discovered, usually during surgical treatment and is most common in children ages 2-3. Malformations including polyps, cysts, tumors, Meckel’s diverticulum, and hematomas. Children with cystic fibrosis are at risk for lead point intussusceptions.
Postoperative: uncommon but can occur after surgery of the abdomen and even the chest. It may be due to interrupted motility from anesthesia or direct handling of the intestine. It can also occur from placing long tubes into the bowel.

17. Cont…. 2. Invagination results in complete intestinal obstruction.
Mesentery/ lymphatics/ blood vessels pulled into intestine when invagination occurs.
Intestine becomes curved, sausage like; blood supply is cut off.
Bowel begins to swell; hemorrhage may occur.
Necrosis of the involved segment occurs.
If not recognized or treated, bowel death occurs, possibly resulting in significant loss of intestine, shock and death.
3. Classification of location:
Ileocecal (most common): when the ileum and the attached mesentery, lymphatic tissue, and blood vessels invaginates into the cecum
Ileocolic: ileum invaginates into colon.
Colocolic: colon invaginates into colon.
Ileo-ileo (enteroenteric): small bowel invaginates into small bowel.

18. Normal Intestine

19. Pathophysiology Lead Point:
Idiopathic: UNKNOWN
- covers >90% of cases
- viral 50%-rotavirus, adenovirus, Peyer’s patch hypertrophy
Lead Point:
-Polyps, cysts, tumors, diverticulum and hematomas
Post-operative: Uncommon
-Due to interrupted motility from the anesthesia or direct handling of the intestine.
Invagination results in complete intestinal obstruction.
Decreased blood supply & eventually cuts off. Intestine becomes curved, sausage like, and bowel begins to swell

20. Shock Patient recovers DEATH
Medical and Surgical treatment/ intervention done.
Air/ Barium Enema
Surgical Reduction
Necrosis of involved segment occurs may result to bowel death, leading to significant loss of intestine
Shock
Patient recovers
DEATH

21. Signs and Symptoms
It is usually of sudden onset, and may be more insidious in the older child.
There are paroxysms (about every minutes) of colicky abdominal pain (>80%) ± crying.
The child may appear well between paroxysms initially.
There is early vomiting - rapidly becoming bile-stained.
Neurological symptoms such as lethargy, hypotonia or sudden alterations of consciousness can occur.
There may be a palpable 'sausage-shaped' mass (often in the right upper quadrant).
There may be absence of bowel in the right lower quadrant (Dance's sign).
Dehydration, pallor, shock.
Irritability, sweating.
Later, mucoid and bloody 'red currant stools'.
(Currant jelly stool indicates damage to the intestine and can be a late sign. )
Late pyrexia.

22. Diagnostic Test CBC - may show neutrophilia.
U&Es - may reflect dehydration.
Abdominal X-ray - may show dilated gas-filled proximal bowel, paucity of gas distally, multiple fluid levels (but may be normal in the early stages).
Ultrasound - may show doughnut or target sign, pseudokidney/sandwich appearance. It is a very effective modality and many consider it the investigation of choice.
Bowel enema - barium has been gold standard (crescent sign, filling defect) but air and water-soluble double-contrast now available; each has pros and cons - the choice is left to the individual radiologist.
CT/MRI scanning - more often used in adults than in children.

23. Abdominal X-Ray
Abdominal Ultrasound

24. Treatments

25. 1. Air Contrast Enema
A small tube is placed in the rectum and air passed through the tube. The air travels into the intestine and outlines the bowel on the X-rays. If intussusception is present it will show the telescoping piece in the intestine. At the same time the pressure of the air unfolds the bowel that has been turned inside out and instantly cures the blockage. Air enema uses <120 mm Hg of pressure.

27. 2. Barium Enema
Barium is a liquid mixture that is used in placed of air and works in the same way to fix the blockage.
The radiologist usually decides which test is most appropriate to perform. Both procedures are very safe and usually well tolerated by child, although there is very small risk of infection or bowel perforation (a hole in intestine). The success rate is over 80%. However, approximately 5 – 10% of recurrence, which usually occurs within 72 hours following the procedure. 

29. 3. Surgical Intervention
3. Surgical Intervention
The abdomen is opened and the part that is telescoped in is squeezed out (rather than pulled out) manually by the surgeon or if the surgeon is unable to successfully reduce it or the bowel is damage, the affected section will be resected. More often, the intussusception can be reduced by laparoscopy, whereby the segments of intestine are pulled apart by forceps.
Laparotomy (reduction/resection) - indications:
Peritonitis
Perforation
Prolonged history (>24 hours)
High likelihood of pathological lead point
Failed enema

31. Nursing Intervention:
Pre- operative
Observe behavior a indicator of pain; the infant may be irritable and very sensitive to handling or lethargic or unresponsive. Handle very gently.
Encourage family to participate it comfort measures. Explain cause of pain, and reassure the parents as to purpose of diagnostic test and treatments.
Administer medication as prescribed.
Monitor fluids, and maintain NPO status.
Restrain infant as necessary for I.V. therapy.
Monitor intake and output.
Be alert for respiratory distress because of abdominal distention. Watch for grunting or shallow and rapid respirations if in shock like state.
Insert NGT if ordered to decompress stomach.
- Irrigate at frequent intervals.
- Note drainage and return from irrigation.
Maintain NPO status as ordered.
- Wet lips, and perform mouth care.
- Give infant pacifier to suck.
Continually reassess condition because increased pain and bloody stool may indicate perforation.  

32. Post- operative
Monitor vital signs and general condition, notify healthcare provider of any changes or unexpected trend.
Assess temperature and administer antipyretics and other cooling measures. Fever is usually present from absorption of bacteria through the damaged intestinal wall.
Assess for abdominal tenderness, bowel sounds, and distention of abdomen. Maintaining suction as ordered.
Assess pain and level of consciousness.
When able to take fluids, assess tolerance carefully and advance intake slowly.

33. Complications Missed diagnosis
Ischemia of the intussusceptum/intussuscipiens
Necrosis
Hemorrhage
Perforation
Infection and peritonitis
Failure of enema reduction
Chronic intussusception - rare cause of failure to thrive

34. PRIORITIZATION OF NURSING PROBLEMS
Nursing Diagnosis:
Acute Pain related to paroxysmal abdominal colic
Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to abdominal distention
Risk for Decreased Fluid Volume related to vomiting
Anxiety related to present hospitalization
Knowledge Deficit related to unfamiliarity to course of present illness

35. Nursing Care Plan

36. Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Planning Interventions Rationale
Evaluation
Subjective:
“I’ am experiencing on and off abdominal pain.”
Objective:
Child cries intermittently ( minutes interval)
Lethargic
Facial grimace
Pale in appearance
Irritable
Vital signs:
Temp- 38 C
PR- 126 bpm
RR- 26/ min
Pain Related to paroxysmal abdominal colic
Relief of pain after 2 hours of administration of analgesic while awaiting for the investigation report.
Proper breathing technique demonstrated like breathing through mouth in perfect rhythm
Assessed the stability of the patient through monitoring vital signs.
Inserted IV cannula and start IV fluid as ordered.
Administered analgesic as ordered.
Laboratory test and diagnostic procedure done. E.g CBC/ Abdomen Ultrasound
Barium Enema done.
To improve respiratory difficulties.
To maintain proper hydration.
To alleviate the abdominal pain.
To arrive at probable diagnosis.
Both for diagnostic and treatment modality.
After 2 hours of nursing intervention, client will be relieved from the abdominal pain as manifested by:
Patient is more relax & comfortable.
T C
PR- 108 bpm
RR- 21/ min

37. Nursing Health Teaching

38. Explain that recurrences are rare and usually occurs within 36 hours after reduction. Review signs and symptoms with parents.
Review activity restrictions with parents (eg, positioning on back or side, quiet play, and avoidance of water sports until wound heals).
Encourage follow up care.
Provide anticipatory guidance for developmental age of child.

39. Conclusion

40. Intussusception is considered as one of the most common causes of bowel obstruction in infant and toddlers. In this case most patients may have deceiving healthy appearance, usually well nourished and generally above average in physical development. This fats and healthy appearance is apt to mislead us in the early hours of patient’s illness, we must not be reluctant as it may progress rapidly and makes child desperately ill. Any presence of unusual signs and symptoms must be reported immediately, so proper treatments and intervention may be given to prevent further complication. Early detection and immediate seek for medical assistance may lead to a better prognosis and for patient’s fast recovery.

41. Bibliography:
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 19th Edition, by Kleigman, Stanton, St. Geme, Schor and Behrman.
Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice 9th Edition, by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
› Professional Reference
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intussusception_(medical_disorder)
emedicine.medscape.com/article/ overview