Fund 51 pneumonia Flashcards
pneumonia is (pneumonia is on fire)
Inflammation of the lung parenchyma (connective and supportive tissue) caused by various microorganisms, including bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses
aspiration pneumonia is
the worst. acid that breaks down food enters lungs. something in lungs not supposed to be there. Direct toxic inoculum of the lower airways (gastric acid, infection, obstruction d/t uncleared fluid or particulates, inflammatory processes from bacterial infection)
pneumonia - Nosocomial infections 15% - from what surgeries?
pneumonia - post op surgical, lower abdominal and thoracic surgeries usually
normal effects of aging
1) a decline in elasticity of the bony thorax, 2) a loss of muscle mass with weakening of the muscles of respiration and reduced mechanical advantage, 3) a decrease in alveolar gas exchange surface and 4) a decrease in central nervous system responsiveness, which have anatomical, mechanical and functional consequences.
give antibotics for pneumonia within (NOT 3)
6 hrs of admission to hospital and blood cultures right away
early signs - (pneumonia is a dull disease when percussed)
Early Signs and Symptoms
Increase work of breathing, HR, RR
Fever, chills diaphoresis at rest
Crackles, rhonchi, dullness to percussion
Productive cough, on purulent spectrum
Pleuritic chest pain
If bacterial, increased WBC (neutrophilia & left shift)
CXR: localized densities/opacities
double or triple calories for
fighting an infection. 6x for burns.
if not getting better in 24 - 48 hrs,
need to rethink treatment
humidify (pneumonia needs moisture)
air
chest PT (pneumonia is the whole band)
percussion and vibration
over 19 (vaccine)
can get the vaccine. Recommended for all adults 65 years of age or older and 19 years or older with conditions that weaken the immune system
type of lung sound (I’m fine and inspired by crackling pneumonia)
fine crackling.
auto digestion of lung parameta
happens with aspirational pneumonia
aspirational risks
Risks include neurologic disorders, reduced consciousness, vomiting, witnessed aspiration
NGT, ventilators, airways, sedation, positioning, poor oral hygiene, maxofacial/oral, head, neck surgeries
pneumonia oral hygiene - how many times a day
plaque can cause aspirational. should brush 3X a day and at bedtime.
Lung Abscess - telltale sign (leather for my PP L)
Most are a complication of bacterial pneumonia. telltale sign is pleural friction rub. IV antibiotic therapy for 3 weeks or longer, followed by oral antibiotics for 4 to 12 weeks
Lung Abscess - exercises (abcesses need breathe and cough)
deep breathing and coughing exercises
TB is
AFB - acidfast bacillus
