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pneumonia =
acute inflammation of lung parenchyma (lower respiratory tract)
pneumonia is spread through
droplet
risk factors for pneumonia =
decreased LOC
intubation
smoking
why is smoking a risk factor in pneumonia
smoking impairs mucociliary action
VAP =
ventilator acquired pneumonia
biggest risk factor is poor mouth care
highest incidence of mortality in pneumonia
aged and young
URI =
upper respiratory infection
PPV =
pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
when should people recieve pneumonia vaccines
65 or older
2-64 with chronic illness
persons 19-64 who smoke or have asthma
booster for pneumonia vac given
5 or more years after intial immunization
community-acquired pneumonia =
onset in community of within first 2 days
hospital acquired pneumonia =
pneumonia occurs 48 hours or longer after admission
VAP = after ventiltor
viral pneumonia =
cytomegalovirus
immunocompromised pt
where does pneumonia commonly occur
commonly in bronchioles, interstitial lung tissue and alveoli
consolidation
clumps and sticks together in pneumonia
rust colored sputum =
classic clinical manifestation in pneumococcal pneumonia =
hemoptysis =
blood in sputum
myalgia =
muscle pain
bronchial breath sounds are indicative of
consolidation
why do you hear bronchiole breath sounds instead of vesicular in pneumonia
consolidation
what would you feel in assessment with a pt with pneumonia
increased tactile fremitus
dull percussions
what do you not want to see on chest xray
white out
treatment for pneumonia
increased fluid intake (3L/D)
id pathogen and target
supplement oxygen
limit activity
antipyretics and analgesics
Acute bronchitis commonly follows a
viral illness
most common symptom of bronchitis
cough
DOE = dyspnea on exertion
viral medications must be started within
48 hours of onset of symptoms
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255 respiratory infections
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255 respiratory infections
Updated
2013-09-17T16:23:56Z
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