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
2
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NOSOCOMIAL OR HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA
A
Pneumonia that is acquired in the hospital
3
Q
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
4
Q
TREATMENT OF PNEUMONIA
A
Extended spectrum penicillins Fourth generation cephalosporins Keflex- 1st generation Rocephin- 3rd generation Imipenem/cilastin Quinolone
5
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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)