Pneumonia

Question 1

What is pneumonia?

Answer 1

inflammation of the alveoli

Question 2

What is hospital acquired pneumonia?

Answer 2

occurs in the 48 hours after admission to hospital

Question 3

What is community acquired pneumonia?

Answer 3

occurs in the first 48 hours of admission to hospital, or out in the community

Question 4

How should pneumonia be managed?

Answer 4

• hydrate
• rest
• loosen mucus (humidity)
• antibiotics if required
• oxygen
• supportive (antipyretic?)
• proper nutrition (may not want to eat d/t SOB)