Tracheobronchitis Flashcards
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Patho
Tracheobronchitis
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Mucopurulent Sputum
Strep Pneu, H. Influenza, mycoplasma Pneu, fungal aspergillus
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Acute Tracheobronchitis
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Acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the trachea and the bronchial tree
Follows upper respiratory infection
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Tracheobronchitis - clinical M
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Initial. Late Dry ir. Cough. SOB Mucous Sput. Inspiratory Stridor Sternal soreness. Expiratory Wheeze Fever Purulent sputum Chills Bloody sputum Night sweats H/a General malaise
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Diagnosis of Tracheobronchitis
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Sputum culture
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Medical management of Tracheobronchitis
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Antibiotics
Antihistamines - contraindicated
Expectorants
^po fluids , moisture , moist heat to chest, antipyretic, anaglesics auctioning and bronchoscope
Intubation in severe cases and respiratory failure
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Tracheobronchitis nursing mgmt
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Can be tested at home ^Po fluids Encourage expectoration of sputum Complete all antibodies Rest and ovoid overexertion
