Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
A
Fever
Cough with purulent sputum
Shortness of breath
Pleuritic chest pain
2
Q
On examination, what signs will be observed in pneumonia?
A
Dull percusion
Crackles on bronchial breathing
Cyanosis
Tachypnoea
3
Q
What are the most likely organisms causing pneumonia?
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus Influenzae
4
Q
How is pneumonia treated?
A
Oxygen
Antibiotics
Pain relief
5
Q
How is pneumonia investigated?
A
CXR
Sputum culture
Monitor O2 sats
WCC
CRP & ESR
6
Q
How is the severity of pneumonia assessed?
A
CURB-65
C - Confusion
U - Urea > 7
R - Respiratory rate > 30
B - BP <90/<60
> 65 years old
