Pneumonia Flashcards
Causes of Pneumonia??
Bacterial, Viral, aspiration
What areas can pneumonia originate from?
Lobar, Interstitial, Bronchopneumonia
What is CAP
Community Acquired Pneumonia; pneumonia acquired from normal social contact
What is CAP
Community Acquired Pneumonia; pneumonia acquired from normal social contact
Fungal Diseases of the Lungs
Candida Albicans (Thrush), Cryptocaccuss Neoformans, Asperguilis
Clinical Manifestation of Pneumonia
Consolidation, Atelectasis, Excessive Secretions, Increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness
Physical Examination of Pneumonia
Increased Tactile & Vocal Fremitus, Dull Percussion, Crackles, Pleural Friction Rub, Whispered pectoraiolqy
Diagnostic Findings
High WBC in bacterial infections, Low WBC for Viral
Decreased Lung volumes and Capacities
(Restrictive Properties)
Diagnostic Findings
High WBC in bacterial infections, Low WBC for Viral
Decreased Lung volumes and Capacities
(Restrictive Properties)