Experience in nursing an elderly patient with scrotal abscess wound
一例高龄患者阴囊脓肿伤口护理体会

摘要

阴囊脓肿是指阴囊的化脓性疾病，可能由外界环境中的病菌感染或慢性附睾炎等疾病引起，主要症状包括阴囊局部红、肿、热、痛，以及可能出现的波动感。脓肿形成后，局部会有明显的疼痛感和压痛，随着病情的发展，可能会出现脓液流出。高龄阴囊脓肿的发病原因可能包括细菌感染、真菌感染、寄生虫感染等。常见的细菌有金黄色葡萄球菌、大肠杆菌等，它们可能通过直接接触、性传播或其他途径进入阴囊组织并引发感染。此外，真菌感染（如念珠菌感染）和寄生虫感染（如阴虱、疥疮螨等）也可能导致阴囊脓肿。在高龄患者中，由于身体免疫力下降，更容易受到这些感染。本文主要研讨1例高龄阴囊脓肿患者的伤口护理，经过综合性伤口护理，患者目前已痊愈出院。

Abstract

Scrotal abscess refers to a purulent disease of the scrotum, which may be caused by bacterial infections in the external environment or chronic epididymitis. The main symptoms include local redness, swelling, heat, pain, and possible wave motion in the scrotum. After the formation of an abscess, there will be obvious pain and tenderness in the local area, and as the condition progresses, pus may flow out. The causes of scrotal abscess in elderly patients may include bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, etc. Common bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc. They may enter scrotal tissue through direct contact, sexual transmission, or other means and cause infection. In addition, fungal infections (such as Candida infections) and parasitic infections (such as pubic lice, scabies mites, etc.) may also lead to scrotal abscesses. In elderly patients, due to weakened immune system, they are more susceptible to these infections. This article mainly discusses the wound care of an elderly patient with scrotal abscess. After comprehensive wound care, the patient has recovered and been discharged from the hospital.