PNEUMONIA Flashcards

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COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

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Most commonly caused by streptococcus pneumoniae
Walking pneumonia
Pneumocystis jiroveci causes in patients that are immune compromised
Viruses such as the flu virus

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NOSOCOMIAL OR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

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Pneumonia that is acquired in the hospital

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VENTILATOR BUNDLES

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Reduce incidence of ventilator acquired pneumonia

1) hand hygiene
2) daily sedation vacations and assessment of readiness to extubate
3) oral care
4) head of bed elevated
5) peptic ulcer prophylaxis
6) dot prophylaxis

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TREATMENT OF PNEUMONIA

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Extended spectrum penicillins
Fourth generation cephalosporins
      Keflex- 1st generation
      Rocephin- 3rd generation
Imipenem/cilastin
Quinolone
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COMMUNITY BASED CARE OF PNEUMONIA

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Home care management
Balanced diet and adequate fluid intake
Teaching self management
Smoking cessation
Immunizations (flu and pneumonia)
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