pneumonia Flashcards
what is pneumonia
infection of the lung tissue causing inflammation
how is pneumonia seen on a chest xray
as an area of consolidation
what is c burnetti associated with
farm animals
what is chlamydia psittaci associated with
birdssssss
what are the symptoms of pneumonia
fever, rigor and muscle pain cough and purulent sputum pleuritic chest pain dyspnoea haemoptysis sepsis
what are the signs of pneumonia
tachypnoea tachycardia dull percussion reduced lung expansion crepitations bronchial breathing vocal resonance crepitations pyrexia hypoxia
RUSTY BROWN SPUTUM - STREP PNEUMONIA
how is pneumonia treated
curb 0-1 - amoxacilin
or clarithromycin or doxacycline if allergic to penicillin
5days
curb 2 - hospital therapy
amoxacillin and clarithromycin
levofloxacin
5-7 days
curb 3-5 - ITU admission
same as above or cotrimoxazole
7-10days
Consider route: IV or oral Supportive management: Oxygen, fluids, Antipyretics, NSAIDS Intubation and ventilation. Antipyretics eg Paracetemol, ibuprofen
children - amoxacillin and macrolides
what is staph aureus associated with
IV drug use
what is klebsiella pneumonia associated with
alcoholism
