Pneumonia Flashcards

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what is pneumonia?

A

inflammation of the alveoli & bronchioles

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what are the two forms of pneumonia

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Infections (caused by microbe/bacteria)

non-infectious (irritating agent such as smoke)

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etiology of pneumonia

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  • microbial:– USUALLY BACTERIAL also can be viruses & fungi as well–community & hospital acquired (nossocomal)
  • noxious fumes (has to get into lungs to cause inflm) ex. dust particles, smoke
  • aspiration
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patho of pneumonia

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  • impaired resp defenses (mucociliary blanket, immune system)
  • agent enters lungs
  • Inflammation–edema—impaired gas exchange
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manifestations of pneumonia

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  • fever
  • dyspnea
  • sputum
  • headache
  • chest pain
  • there will be areas of consolidation (going to have exudate, areas & inflm & inflm of debris, solidifys & causes consolidation)
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Diagnosing pneumonia

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  • physical exam
  • x-ray
  • sputum analysis
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Treatment of pneumonia

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  • supportive

- antibiotics if bacterial

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