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Pneumonia (Signs and Symptoms (chest pain, productive cough, fatigue,…
Pneumonia
Signs and Symptoms
chest pain
productive cough
fatigue
fever, sweating, chills
Nausea/vomiting
SOB/ shallow breathing
AMS
Increased respiratory rate
Risk Factors
current smoker
obesity
sedentary lifestyle
Diabetic
weakened immune system
Dysphagia
Treatment
Fluid/ medication administration
Deep Breathing Exercises
Incentive Spirometry
Supplemental oxygen
Cough
Medical Management
antibiotics
acetaminophen
corticosteroids
Pain medication prn (Advil/ aspirin)
Diagnosis
Ausculatory exam
ABGs
Chest X-Ray
blood culture for bacteremia/ sepsis
Physical Findings
Coarse Crackles and Harsh wheezes
Decreased intensity of breath sounds
Egophony present
Pathophysiology
bacterial infection originating in nose or mouth
Inflammatory response initiated
bacteria overwhelms white blood cells
production of fibrin rich exudate (mucus)
mucus fills alveloli and infected spaces
alveoli stick together, reduced oxygenation
proliferation of neutrophils damaging lung tissue
consolidation
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