Pneumonia Flashcards
Abnormal inflammatory condition of the lung
Pneumonia
Most common cause of pneumonia
Bacterial
3rd leading cause of both morbidity and mortality in the philippines
Pneumonia
Least common entry of infection (pneumonia)
heamtogeneous spread
- S. aureus from endocarditis
- CXR : disseminated lesions
Spread of infection from a site near the lungs via physical infiltration
Contiguous
Common mode of entry of infection (pneumonia)
Inhalation
cut off size for large particle
> 10 um
cut off size for small particle
<10 um
Most common mechanism of entry of infection (pneumonia)
Aspiration
Acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma
Accompanied by the presence of acute infiltrate on a chest radiograph, or auscultatory findings.
not hospitalized pt or residing in long term care facility for 14 days before onset of symptoms
CAP
Occurs 48 hours after admission to a hospital and not incubating at the time of admission
Hospital acquired oneumonia
Arises more than 48-72 hours after endotracheal tube intubation
Ventilator- acquired Pneumonia
Occurs within 90 days after receiving any form of health care
health care associated pneumonia
Acute vs Chronic pneumonia
Acute <2 weeks
Chronic > 2 weeks
Typical Pneumonia
Sudden onset of fever Cough with purulent sputum dyspnea pleuritic chest pain Consolidation of PE Usually caused my bacteria
Atypical Pneumonia
Gradual onset of fever Dry cough Dyspnea Extrapulmonary symptoms Minimal signs on PE Atypical microorganisms
Clinical Presentation of Pneumonia
COugh Fever chills Chest pain Difficulty on Breathng malaise
Herkerlings Score (threshold 2)
Temp 37.8 Pulse >100 bpm Rales Decreased RBS (-) asthma