Category: Pneumonia

Table of Contents Evidence Intervention Outcome and re-evaluation References Evidence The Cochrane database of systematic reviews was used to obtain background information because the main interest was in evidence -based data that would help in deciding on the best course of action to take in an effort to reduce of VAP incidence. To this end,…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Clinical manifestations Nursing/medical management Prognosis References Introduction Pneumonia and bronchitis are some of the common communicable diseases in the world today. They may have a devastating effect on the patient if they are not addressed early enough. According to Wright (2002), it is important to know some of the symptoms…

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 readiness level is high because…

Table of Contents Assessment Literature review Intervention The implementation of the interventions Re-evaluation References Assessment Evidence-based practices to reduce VAP have been known to critical care nurses for some time. Unfortunately, these widely prescribed guidelines do not all the time result in alterations in performance. The reason is that critical-care nurses are not repeatedly integrating…

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 the process of initiation through to…

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 viruses and bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae is…

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 older people have high susceptibility;…

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…

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 involved 106 ICU patients under ventilation…

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…