Pneumonia ⚜ Flashcards

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Gram positive lancet-shaped diplococci

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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2
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Part of the endogenous flora of 20% of adults

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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3
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Pleomorphic gram negative bacilli

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Haemophilus influenza

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4
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Life-threatening acute LRTI in children

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Haemophilus influenza

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5
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Ubiquitous colonizer of the pharynx

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Haemophilus influenza

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6
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In H. influenza Encapsulated form produces

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Haemocin

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7
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The most frequent cause of severe invasive disease

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Haemophilus influenza Type B

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8
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IV drug users

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Staphylococcus aureus

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9
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Important cause of hospital acquired pneumonia

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Staphylococcus aureus

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10
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Most frequent cause of gram negative bacteria pmeumonia

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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11
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Debilitated, malnourished patient and chronic alcoholics

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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12
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Invades blood vessels with consistent extrapulmonary spread

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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13
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Cystic fibrosis

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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14
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Pontiac fever

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Legionella pneumophilia

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15
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Artificial aquatic environment

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Legionella pneumophilia

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16
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Patchy consolidation of the lung

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Bronchopneumonia

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17
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More often Multilobar

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Bronchopneumonia

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18
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Frequently bilateral and basal

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Bronchopneumonia

19
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Well develop lesions; slightly elevated, granular, gray-red to yellow and poorly delineated

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Bronchopneumonia

20
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Etiologic agents of Bronchopneumonia

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Staph
Strep
Pneumococci
H. Influenza
P. aeruginosa
21
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Fibrinosuppurative consolidation of an ENTIRE LOBE

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Lobar pneumonia

22
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Causative agent of Lobar pneumonia

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Strep. pneumoniae

23
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Particle size: Deposited largely turbulent airflow of nose and upper airways

24
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Particle size: lodge in the trachea and bronchi

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Particle size: deposited in the terminal airways and alveoli
1-5mm
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Particle size: Remain suspended in the inspired be exhaled
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Spread through PORES OF KOHN
Lobar pneumonia
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Heavy, BOGGY, red vascular engorgement, numerous bacteria and few PMNs
Congestion/edema
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Massive confluent exudation of RBCs
Red Hepatization
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Fibrin in alveolar space
Red Hepatization
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Red, firm, airless and liver-like appearance
Red Hepatization
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Progressive disintegration of red cells, persistence of fibrinosuppurative exudate
Grey Hepatization
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Grayish, brown, dry surface
Grey Hepatization
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Microscopic: Predominant: NEUTROPHILS Abundant fibrin deposits Absence of bacteria
Grey Hepatization
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Corresponds to successful contamination of the infection and improve in gas exchange
Grey Hepatization
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Consolidation exudate within alveolar space
Resolution
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Enzymatic digestion
Resolution
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Dominant: MACROPHAGE
Resolution
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Complications of Pneumonia
Bacteremic dissemination Abscess formation Organization - soft tissue Empyema
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Typical pathogens of Pneumonia
strep. Pneumoniae h. Influenza s. Aureus Gram - (Pseudomonas and Kliebsella)
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Patient has unprotected airway significant gingivitis
Suspect ANAEROBES
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Most common cause of CAP
Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Most obvious risk factor for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Endotracheal Tube (ETT)
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Treatment of px without risk factor for MDR pathogens
Fluoroquinolone Ampicillin/Sulbactam Ceftriaxone Ertapenem