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Types of DH Prevention
CONCEPT MAP LEGEND:
Predisposing Factors Signs and Symptoms Definition Healthcare Management

Precipitating Factors Disease Process Nursing Diagnosis Diagnostic Tests

Predisposing Factors Precipitating Factors

1. Congenital 1. Maternal smoking

diaphragmatic and alcohol use
hernia (CDH)
2. Genetic factors 2. Environmental
3. Maternal age
factors
4. Prematurity

Thin sheet of muscle

separates from the chest
to the abdomen.

A gap is formed.

 Driving Safely and

wear seatbelt Abdominal organs occupy
 Avoid extreme the gap in the chest cavity.
sports
 Limit alcohol and  Difficulty breathing
substance abuse Respiratory Complications  Blue discoloration of
 Cautious using the skin
 Rapid heart rate
sharp objects
Lungs tend to grow in a (Tachycardia)
compressed state.  Bowel sounds in the
chest area
 Diminished or absent
breath sounds
 Less full abdomen

Both congenital and acquired

Diaphragmatic
diaphragmatic hernias typically Hernia
require urgent surgery. Surgery
 X-rays
must be performed to remove the A congenital condition  Ultrasound
abdominal organs from the chest known as a  Computed
and place them back into the
diaphragmatic hernia tomography (CT scan)
abdomen. The surgeon will then
involves a hole in the  Magnetic resonance
repair the diaphragm.
diaphragm imaging (MRI)
Arterial blood gas test

Acute Pain Risk for injury

Bochdalek Hernia

Morgagni Hernia