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Jun 6, 2018 · Pneumonia is an inflammatory lung condition caused by various microorganisms. It discusses the definition, etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, types, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, classification, medical management, nursing management, and potential complications of pneumonia.
Apr 29, 2016 · Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is usually caused by an infection. It is characterized by consolidation of the lungs due to inflammatory exudate, bacteria, and white blood cells filling the alveoli. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Feb 27, 2018 · Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs called alveoli. Risk factors include smoking, respiratory infections, old age, and reduced immune defenses.
Aug 2, 2014 · Definition : Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs (alveoli), and the parenchyma of the lung. Lung parenchyma refers to alveolar tissue with respiratory bronchioles , alveolar ducts, Download Presentation. granulomatous pneumonias. transtracheal aspirate. 3 escherichia.
Dec 20, 2019 · Pneumonia • Definition: Acute infectious inflammation of the distal lung paranchyme (Distal to terminal bronchioles) with clinical and radiological signs of consolidation • Pneumonitis: Noninfectious inflammation.
Aug 7, 2014 · Types of Pneumonia • Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) (Nasocomial Infection) • Develops 2 or more days after admission • Gram negative bacilli (Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, E coli, Proteus) or Staphylococcus are more common pathogens • Aspiration around an ETT/reduced consciousness or difficulty swallowing allows pathogens in the ...
Download presentation. Presentation on theme: "Pneumonia."— Presentation transcript: 1 Pneumonia. 2 Pneumonia is a common disease because: The epithelial surfaces of the lung are constantly exposed to many liters of air containing various levels of microbial contaminants.
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people. Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but is most prevalent in South Asia and sub - Saharan Africa.
Pneumonia is diagnosed when the following are present: New lung infiltrate. Clinical evidence that the infiltrate is of infectious origin (e.g., associated fever, leukocytosis, purulent secretions, pleuritic chest pain, cough) Decline in oxygenation. Definitions. Community-acquired pneumonia (develops in the community)
Jul 31, 2014 · Hospital acquired Pneumonia ( HAP) • Pneumonia that occurs 48 hours or more after admission • Highest risk is in patients on mechanical ventilation Sputum Gram stain and culture are indicated for all patients • Complicates up to 1% of hospitalizations • Mortality: 30-50%. Etiology of HAP differs ….
