Category: 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 that starts after 72 hours…

Table of Contents Purpose of Study Sample Size Reliability of Measurements Data Collection Data Analysis Validity of Results Consistency of Results References Purpose of Study Nosocomial pneumonia is a common problem in intubated and ventilated patients. However, previous studies have not demonstrated clearly that nosocomial pneumonia results in increased mortality or prolongs hospitalization of these…

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 inflammation of one or both…

This case study is focused on pneumonia diagnostics in a patient with type 2 diabetes using objective and subjective data. For pneumonia diagnostics, these types of data are crucial. Table of Contents Subjective and Objective Data for Pneumonia Diagnostics National Guideline Tests and Consultation Diagnosis Ethical Considerations Plan of Care Circle of Caring References Subjective…

Vaccination is the Injection of a killed microbe to stimulate the immune system against the microbe, thereby preventing disease. Vaccinations, or immunizations, work by stimulating the immune system, the natural disease-fighting system of the body. The healthy immune system can recognize invading bacteria and viruses and produce substances (antibodies) to destroy or disable them. Immunizations…

Abstract Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacteria (major one) that causes deadly disease named pneumonia. It majorly affects the lung portion. Alveoli is an air sac present in the lungs where the exchanging of oxygen from the lung to the body and exhaling carbon dioxide (CO2) takes place first. The air sac gets filled with fluids,…

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Background Acute Respiratory Infections (ARTIs) in infants and young children, mostly under 5 is one of the most distinct and dominant causes of mortality worldwide. Evidently, a significant portion of these casualties are caused by pneumonia which is a lower respiratory tract infection. According to a recent estimation, approximately 2 million…

Learning objectives: On completion of this case study, the student/reader will be able to: Describe the etiology of Streptococcus pneumonia infection. Explain the clinical manifestations of Streptococcus pneumonia infections. Identify available treatment options and interventions to prevent Streptococcus pneumonia. History: A 54-year-old white male was seen in the emergency department. He gave a history of…

Introduction: Due to minimal development of new treatments since antibiotics in 1950s. There have neither been any new drugs developed targeting Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Therefore, the purpose of the topic for this diploma thesis is to find the significance of corticosteroid treatment applied to community-acquired pneumonia, after new studies has emerged providing scientific evidence of potential…

Pneumonia is an infection that causes the tissue in either 1 or both lungs to become inflamed, this can be caused by different types of organisms, but is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection in the upper respiratory tract. When pneumonia affects both of the lungs this is known as bilateral lobular pneumonia. This…