Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pathophysiology

    Uploaded by

    Francis Adrian
    10K views2 pages
    The pathophysiologic mechanism of a patient with CAP. Please be aware that this is not the generalized pathophysiology but only a basis of my patient's case. And these are not the complete signs and symptoms.

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The pathophysiologic mechanism of a patient with CAP. Please be aware that this is not the generalized pathophysiology but only a basis of my patient's case. And these are not the complete signs and symptoms.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    10K views2 pages

    Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pathophysiology

    Uploaded by

    Francis Adrian
    The pathophysiologic mechanism of a patient with CAP. Please be aware that this is not the generalized pathophysiology but only a basis of my patient's case. And these are not the complete signs and symptoms.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 2

    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY PREDISPOSING FACTOR PRECIPITATING FACTOR

    - Gender (Male) - Polluted environment


    - Age (35 y/o) - Cigarette smoking

    entrance of bacteria in airway


    material propelled into alveolar system (Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus
    influenza and Staphylococcus species)

    adherence to alveolar macrophages exposure of WBC - 25.1 (H)


    cell wall component (bacterial invasion to lungs)

    loss of effectiveness of defense penetrate the sterile lower


    acute inflammatory response affects alveoli
    mechanism respiratory tract (lungs)

    Acute pain related to inflammation


    of lung parenchyma colonization multiplication

    secondary to pleural effusion


    multiplication of bacteria in release of damaging exotoxins
    Irritation of airways
    the urinary tract - cough
    - crackles
    infection - dyspnea
    goblet cells mucus production
    irritation of lining Hgb - 11.3 (H)
    in urinary tract Hct - 33.9 (L)
    Plt - 677 (H) inflammation
    occludes airway Mgt:
    occludes the airway
    Removal of secretions.
    Vasodilation and blood Adequate hydration of 2 to
    Urinary Tract flow to area 3 liters per day.
    airways constriction
    Infection Humidification may loosen
    impairing 02 and CO2
    exchange secetions and improve
    venilation.
    S/S: Decrease O2 intake
    - Left-sided alveolar leakage
    chest pain
    - chills
    - SOB fluid leakage to pleural space

    decreasing lung alveolar overinflates


    expansion & burst
    Chest x-ray Pleural effusion

    air leaks to chest cavity

    Ineffective airway clearance Ineffective breathing pattern related


    related to pleuritic pain to decreased lung volume capacity lung collapse
    secondary to pneumonia secondary to pleural effusion

    Mgt: low blood oxygen levels in


    Encourage avoidance of the body
    overexertion.
    Semi-Fowlers position to
    promote rest and
    breathing. multiple organs deprived
    Maintenance of proper
    fluid volume.
    Maintenance of adequate
    nutrition. DEATH
    Administer analgesics as
    prescribed.

    You might also like