Term
Every pneumonia patient should have what tests?
What additional tests should be added if they are admitted? |
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Definition
SMA7
CBC
CXR
Liver Function
O2 Sat
Admitted: Blood Culture and
Sputum Culture with Gram Stain |
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Term
| Why are pennicilins still used in cases of resistance? |
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Definition
| Pennicillin is still effective unless the resistance is a high grade |
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Term
| How does a Mechanical Ventilator Increase you risk for Pneumonia |
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Definition
Bypass Host Defenses
Tracheal Injury
Supine position with Sedatives
Biofilms |
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Term
| What are the typical bacteria in Community and Nosocomial-Acquired Pneumonias |
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Definition
Community: S.pneumo
Nosocomial: Gram (-) Bacilli |
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Term
| What is the Sensitivity/Specificity of Ventilator pneumonia sputum culture? |
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Definition
| Very Sensitive, low Specificity |
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Term
| What should you base you treatment of Nosocomial pneumonias on? |
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Definition
How long the pateint was in the hospital
Resistance Risks
Severity of Pneumonia |
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Term
| What is the problem with Nosocomial pneumonia diagnosis |
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Definition
| Not specific leading to over-sue of Anti-biotics |
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