Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is pneumonia?
A
Infection of the terminal bronchioles and alveoli
2
Q
Types of pneumonia
A
Setting (hospital or community)
Anatomy (lobar if in one lobe, or bronchopneumonia if more widespread)
Organism (bacterial, viral, fungal)
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of pneumonia
A
Fever with or without rigors Cough - green, blood stained or rusty sputum Pleuritic chest pain Muscle or joint pain ^RR ^HR Crackles
4
Q
Management of pneumonia
A
O2 depending on sats
CRB-65 score (confusion; RR>30; BP<90 or 60; 65 or older). Two or more = hospital
5
Q
Pathophysiology of pneumonia
A
Inflammation due to infection
Build up of fluid and red & white blood cells in the alveoli (consolidation)
