Pneumonia Unveiled Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting the air sacs (alveoli). Types of pneumonia: - Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) - Arises outside the healthcare setting, or within 48 hours of admission to hospital - Often caused by bacteria like streptococcus pneumoniae - Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) - Develops after 48 hours after hospital admission Pathophysiology simplified: Infection and inflammation lead to the alveoli filling with pus and other liquid. Impaired gas exchange ensues, affecting oxygenation. Signs & symptoms: - Cough: often producing greenish phlegm - Fever - Shortness of breath: resulting from impaired lung function - Chest pain: discomfort during breathing or coughing Management: - Supportive care such as oxygen if required, pain relief, increasing fluid intake, antipyretics if fever present - Antibiotics if a bacterial infection is present Stay curious, keep learning, you've got this #studentnurse #nursingresources #futurenurse #studentnursesoftiktok #futurenursesoftiktok #nurseinprogress #studynursinguk #studentnurseeducation #studentnurseuk #studentnursetiktok #nursingstudentsoftiktok #pathophysiology #pathophysiologynotes #traineenursingassociate #nursingstudent #nursingassociate #pathophysiologyexam #studentparamedic #studentparamedicuk #paramedicinestudent