Lung Abscess Flashcards
1
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Lung Abscess
A
Caveating area of localised, supparitive infection within the lung.
2
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Causes
A
- Inadequately treated pneumonia.
- Aspiration
3
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Symptoms
A
Swinging fever, cough & haemoptysis, foul smelling sputum, pleuritic chest pain, malaise, weight loss.
4
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Investigation
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CXR, FBC, sputum culture & gram stain, blood colour.
5
Q
CXR
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Walled cavity often with a fluid level
6
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FBC
A
Anaemia, neutrophilia
7
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Mortality
A
10&
8
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Treatment
A
IV antibiotics as indicated by sensitivities, postural drainage & surgical intervention.
