Pneumonia Flashcards
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Definition pneumonia
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Acute respiratory infection caused by virus or bacteria
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Prevalence pneumonia
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15% of child deaths
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Symptoms and pathophysiology pneumonia
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alveoli filled with pus/fluid –> painfull breathing, limited oxygen intake, cough, fever, chest pain
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Breathing sounds pneumonia
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Crackles, wheezing in viral infections
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Risk factor pneumonia
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Immunocomprimised, indoor air pollution, smoking, crowdedd places, malnutrition
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Diagnostics pneumonia
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Physical exam; see symptoms
Blood: blood count, serum creatinine/elektrolytes
Imaging; X-ray
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Treatment pneumonia
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Oxygen, iv fluids, antibiotics
