Category: Pneumonia

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in an Elderly Patient Table of Contents The Patients Health Needs Type of Treatment Regimen Patient Education Strategy References A 68-year-old male patient was admitted with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), given antibiotics including ceftriaxone and azithromycin, and began to improve clinically, requiring less oxygenation, over the course of treatment. COPD, hypertension, diabetes, and high…

Pneumonia in Children: Assessment and Treatment Table of Contents Etiology Exams and Studies Assessment Plan of Care Referral to a Pulmonologist References Etiology Pneumonia is one of the chronic inflammatory processes in the lungs that is caused by the obstruction of the air sacs. This condition may be caused by a variety of factors, including…

Bacterial Pneumonia in Older People Introduction Acute illnesses are especially dangerous for human health as they occur suddenly and have a substantial effect on the body. For this reason, patients who were hospitalized with this type of disease need a quick response, an accurate examination, and constant care. Bacterial pneumonia is an illness for which…

Practices to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Table of Contents Introduction Readiness Level Barriers and Facilitators Integrating Clinical Inquiry Conclusion References Introduction The evidence-based project entails the implementation of bundled practices to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia, which is a common occurrence in intensive care settings (Sedwick, Lance-Smith, Reeder, & Nardi, 2012). Readiness Level Survey results show that the…

Review of Literature Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Comparison Between Quantitative and Qualitative Cultures of Tracheal Aspirates This work investigated the significance of quantitative results in regards to tracheal secretion. Quantitative cultures exhibited increased specificity over qualitative cultures but posted a decreased sensitivity compared to qualitative. VAP diagnosis prediction was not achievable through quantification It…

Quality Improvement for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Table of Contents Overview of the Problem Significance of Quality Improvement in the Organization Evidence-based Healthcare Previous Research Supporting the quality improvement initiative Steps Necessary to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative Evidence and Rationale Process and Outcomes Measurement References Overview of the Problem Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomial infection…

Decreasing the Incidence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Abstract Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection that occurs in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It is associated with increased mortality of up to 70%. VAP is defined as pneumonia that occurs 48 hours after admission in those patients put on mechanical ventilation. We elaborate…

Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia Table of Contents Fever Chills Cough Sharp or Stabbing Chest Pain Shortness of Breath or Rapid, Shallow Breathing Nausea and Vomiting or Diarrhea Loss of Appetite Fatigue and Confusion References Pneumonia is one of the respiratory diseases that affect both adults and children. The condition is an infection that causes…

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Nurse-Patient Ratio Table of Contents Research Question Research Design, Materials and Methods Discussion Summary Conclusion Reference Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections associated with intensive care units (ICUs) (Blot et al., 2011). The incidence rates of VAP are correlated with the risk profile of patients and the…

Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Thyrotoxicosis Diagnostic Case Study The patient in the present case is E.B.  a 21-year old female who had arrived at the hospital with the following chief complaint: I feel sick. There was a set of symptoms displayed by the patient that came along with her main complaint. During the assessment, the…