Nosocomial Pneumonia

* Pneumonia is refers to an infection in the lungs that causes swelling in the lungs tissue and this inflammation

This paper explores Pneumonia and the respiratory disease process associated with bacterial and viral pathogens most commonly located in the lung. The paper examines the process, symptoms and treatments most commonly viewed in patient cases of Pneumonia. My goal is to educate the reader and to warn of the

When CAP occurs, it is determined if the need for hospitalisation is necessary as it depends on the seriousness of the infection. Gram- positive organisms such as S. pneumoniae, naturally occur in the upper respiratory tract, is one cause of lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia, but is also a culprit in causing upper respiratory infections like otitis media. H. influenzae is just one of many bacterial infections that can result in CAP, it therefore can be subacute and present with a low-grade fever and a persistent cough for a few weeks before a patient has a diagnosis. Adults that have very little or no immunity are an easier target for certain viruses such as that of the Cytomegalovirus, which is a viral pathogen that is commonly contracted within the community, other common virus are adenovirus and herpes simplex. When a virus starts to become acute, it starts an infection within the ciliated cells within the airway. When pneumonia occurs from this viral infection, the inflammatory action starts to seep into the alveolar areas and leads to the problem of excess exudation and oedema within the respiratory tract. It is sometimes often difficult to differentiate symptoms of a viral pneumonia from that of bacterial pneumonia (Smeltzer &

Chest X-ray: Though not used for diagnosis, can show signs of conditions that resemble PE.

In case of Ventilator associated pneumonia the investigations include chest x ray, blood cultures, protected specimen brushing, and Broncho alveolar lavage.

A picture of the chest taken to show the heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. It’s used to search for problems inside the chest that relate to symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Problems such as pneumonia, enlarged heart, and lung cancer may also be detected. (John Hopkins Medicine Health Library).

When the involved lungs are examined, one can note that changes occur anatomically and physiologically in pneumonia patients. Vascular enlargement and the formation

Pneumonia is often brought on by common cold or the flu. There are different types of pneumonia categorized as fungal, bacterial and viral pneumonia. A child with pneumonia often experienced fatigue and a productive cough including vomit. When an individual has pneumonia, “the lung tissue becomes inflamed and the alveoli fill with mucus and other debris, making it difficult for oxygen to be transferred” (Ruuskanen, Lahti, Jennings, & Murdoch, 2011, p. 1265). When there is deficit of oxygen to the cells inside the body, many symptoms may

Typical symptoms associated with pneumonia include cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty in breathing. Diagnostic tools include x-rays and

Chest radiography examination is a most common procedure to be performed in clinical practice. Chest radiography play an important role in diagnosis. A standard x-ray are performed with the patient standing facing a cassette and SID should be at 72 inches. When taking a chest radiographs in PA view, ensure that the patient is standing evenly on both feet and chin raised. Rotate the shoulder forward against the image receptor and exposure should be made at the end of second full inspiration. Centered CR to midsagittal plane at level of T7 below vertebra prominens an collimate on four sides to area of lung fields. Positioning and use of the correct technical factors has a significant influence on the appearance of air, fluid and blood vessel

My patient also had pneumonia. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Pneumonia is a common, can range from mild to a life-threatening condition which affects about 1 out of 100 people each year. It’s mostly life threatening for infants and young children, those who are older than 65 years of age, immunocompromised people and those who have health problems (Pneumonia, 2015). There are many categories of pneumonia. Two of these categories are hospital-acquired and community-acquired. Pneumococcal pneumonia and Mycoplasma pneumonia are just two common types of community-acquired pneumonia (Pneumonia, 2015). For the elderly, and those who are weakened, pneumonia may also come with influenza. The main symptoms are

Question 1: The pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, and treatment of pneumococcal lobar pneumonia and bronchopneumonia

Chest radiography, including posteroanterior and lateral views, has been considered a vital component in pneumonia diagnosis. Based on the most recent American Thoracic Society (ATS) procedures for diagnosing and treating adults with CAP, every patient with deducible CAP

The clinical manifestations of pneumonia will be different according to the causative organism and the patient’s underlying conditions and/or comorbidities (Smeltzer, et al). Some of the manifestations are

Describe the gross anatomy of the lungs; And define pneumonia and outline briefly the etiology, pathophysiology and radiographic appearances of alveolar pneumonia.