- lower respiratory tract infection that causes irritation of the airways
inflammation of the alveolar sac. It could be Crackles due to fluid within the alveolar space bacterial or viral and smaller airways - lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, Rhonchi due to mucus in airways interstitial pneumonia Wheezing due to inflammation within the - unilateral or bilateral larger airways - CAP or HAP Discolored, possibly blood-tinged, sputum Pathophysiology due to irritation in the airways or O2+microbes enter airway lungs will microorganisms causing infection produce mucus filled with mucus and Tachycardia and tachypnea as the body fluid DOB Impaired gas exchange attempts to meet the demand for oxygen Hypoxia, Acidosis, Impaired Ventilation Pain on respiration due to pleuritic Classifications inflammation, pleural effusion, or atelectasis 1. Community Acquired Pneumonia Development 2. Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Headache, muscle aches (myalgia), joint 3. Pneumonia in the immuno-compromised pains, or nausea may be present depending 4. Aspiration Pneumonia on the infecting organism Causative agents Diagnostic Studies Typical pneumonia refers to pneumonia Shadows on chest x-ray, indicating infiltration, caused by: may be in a lobar or segmental pattern or - Streptococcus pneumoniae more scattered. - Haemophilus influenzae, Culture and sensitivity of the sputum to - S. aureus identify the infective agent and the - Group A streptococci appropriate antibiotics. - Moraxella catarrhalis Elevated WBC (leukocytosis) showing sign of - anaerobes and aerobic gramnegative infection. bacteria. Low oxygen saturation on pulse oximetry. S/SX Arterial blood gas may show low oxygen and -High grade fever elevated carbon dioxide levels. -Productive cough -Location: lobar Treatment -productive cough, high fever -Supplemental oxygen is given to help meet -tachycardia the body's needs. -Antibiotics are given for the most likely Atypical pneumonia is mostly caused by: organism (empirically) until the sputum - Legionella culture results are returned. - Mycoplasma pneumoniae -Patients may need bronchodilators to help - Chlamydia pneumoniae open the airways. S/SX -Administer oxygen as needed. Low grade fever For bacterial infections, administer Dry cough ANTIBIOTICS such as Location: interstitial macrolides = azithromycin, clarithromycin Pleuritic chest pain, flulike, low fever fluoroquinolones = levofloxacin, moxifloxacin betalactams = amoxicillin/clavulanate, Signs and Symptoms cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime axetil, Shortness of breath (due to inflammation cefpodoxime, ampicillin/sulbactam within the lungs) ketolide = telithromycin - impairing gas exchange -Administer ANTIPYRETICS when fever >38.3 C Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) due to acetaminophen, ibuprofen inflammation and mucus within the lungs -Administer BROCHODILATORS to keep Fever due to infectious process airways open, enhance airflow if needed Chills due to increased temperature albuterol, metaproterenol, levalbuterol via - As long as viable tubercle bacilli are being nebulizer or metered dose inhaler discharged in the sputum -Increase fluid intake to help loosen Incubation Period: secretions and prevent dehydration. - 2 to 20 weeks -Instruct the patient on how to use the incentive spirometer to encourage deep Signs and Symptoms breathing; monitor progress. *Weight loss and anorexia *Night sweats Nursing Diagnoses *Fever, possibly low-grade due to infection Risk for aspiration *Productive cough with discolored, blood- Impaired ventilation tinged sputum Ineffective airway clearance *Shortness of breath due to lung changes. *Malaise and fatigue due to active illness Nursing Intervention affecting lungs *Monitor respiration for rate, effort, use of accessory muscles, skin color, and breath Diagnostic Studies sounds. Positive Mantoux (PPD) skin test or Sensitivity *Record fluid intake and output for Test shows exposure to tuberculosis due to differences, signs of dehydration. development of cell-mediated immunity *Record sputum characteristics for changes in MantouxTest: intradermal injection of a color, amount, and consistency Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) *Properly dispose of sputum *Explain to the patient: Interpretation: *Take adequate fluids-3 liters per day-to *10mm or more positive reaction prevent excess fluid loss through the *5 –9mm generally d/t a cross reaction to respiratory system with exhalation. other mycobacterium infections *Use of incentive spirometer. may also be d/t incompletely developed sensitivity or sometimes to technical errors PULMONARY TUBERCOLOSIS *3 mm or less suggestive of secondary - AKA: Koch’s Dse. infection especially if accompanied by - is an infectious disease caused by bacteria erythema that are usually spread from person to person Induration of 5 mm or more in diameter through the air. Considered positive in: - It usually infects the lung but can occur at in *People with human immunodeficiency virus any site in the body (HIV). - The bacilli of TB infect the lung, forming a *People who have had recent contact with tubercle (lesion). active TB. The tubercle: *People who have fibrotic changes on chest May heal, leaving scar tissue. X-ray, consistent with healed TB. May continue as a granuloma, then heal, or Induration of 10 mm or more in diameter be reactivated. Considered positive in: May eventually proceed to necrosis, *People with medical conditions, such as liquefaction, sloughing, and cavitation substance abuse, TB within past 2 years, diabetes mellitus, silicosis, head and neck Mode of Transmission cancer, leukemia, end-stage renal disease, - Airborne, droplet method through coughing gastrectomy, intestinal bypass, or sneezing *prolonged corticosteroid therapy. - Direct invasion through mucous membranes *Medically underserved, low-income or breaks in the skin may populations. occur but is extremely rare. *Residents of long-term care facilities. - Bovine tuberculosis results from exposure to *Children younger than age 4 years; tuberculosis cattle, usually adolescents exposed to adults in high-risk unpasteurized milk or dairy products categories. Period of Communicability *I.V. drug users *Mycobacteriology laboratory personnel Burns Indirect injury Diagnostic Studies Severe infection *Chest x-ray may show areas of granuloma or Massive blood transfusion cavitation. Pneumonia *Sputum test identifies M. tuberculosis Pancreatitis bacteria Overdoses of alcohol or certain drugs *Acid fast-staining done to initially screen for Lung and bone marrow transplantation TB-bacillus - will hold stain *Culture confirms the diagnosis but is slow- Signs and Symptoms growing. Hypoxemia- insufficient level of oxygen in the blood, despite supplemental oxygen at 100 Treatment percent. • Administer antitubercular medications to Dyspnea- increased need for oxygen to meet treat and prevent transmission: isoniazid, body's demand. rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, Pulmonary edema- fluid build-up in the lungs. streptomycin Tachypnea- breathing becomes faster in an • Respiratory isolation for in-hospital care-the attempt to get oxygen into the body. bacteria are spread by increase protein, Decreased breath sounds - no air movement carbohydrates, and vitamin C diet for in collapsed alveoli. patients. Anxiety - secondary to not getting enough oxygen. Nursing Intervention Rales (crackles)- heard in the lungs-air moving *Monitor respiration for rate, effort, use of through fluid in alveoli and small airways on accessory muscles, and skin color changes. inspiration and expiration *Increase fluid intake to help liquefy any Wheezing (rhonchi)- inflammation develops secretions. or mucous is created. *Record fluid intake and output. Restlessness due to decreased oxygen levels. *Explain to the patient Cyanosis due to lack of oxygenation. -How to prevent spreading the disease Accessory muscle use for respirations -The importance of finishing all prescribed medication. Diagnostic Result *Plan for rest periods during the day. Pulse oximetry- shows lowered oxygen levels below 90%. ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME Arterial blood gases (ABGs)- show respiratory acidosis-increased PaCO2 (>45 mmHg), - a type of respiratory disease in which the decreasing PaO, level even with supplemental lungs stiffen as a result of a build-up of fluid in oxygen. the lungs. (Fluid builds up in the tissue of the Chest x-ray- both lungs show infiltrates within lungs (interstitium) and the alveoli.) lung fields. "whiteout" or ground glass - This fluid and stiffness impair the lungs' appearance. ability to move air in and out (ventilation). Treatment There is an inflammatory response in the Bedrest. tissues of the lungs. Endotracheal intubation. - Damage to the surfactant within the Mechanical ventilation Alveolileads to alveolar collapse, further Administer anesthetic to ease comfort during impairing gas exchange. insertion of endotracheal tube: propofol Administer neuromuscular blocking agent- Causes: These drugs allow respiratory muscles to rest: Direct injury to the lungs: pancuronium, vecuronium Chest trauma, such as a heavy blow Administer diuretics to help decrease excess Breathing vomit fluid in lungs: furosemide, ethacrynic acid, Breathing smoke, chemicals, or salt water bumetanide Administer H2 blocker or proton pump pleural space may be pressing on the airway inhibitor to decrease gastric acid. This will from the outside. decrease likelihood of a stress ulcer in the Postoperatively. patients are at risk for stomach or aspiration of gastric acid into the atelectasis due to pain, immobility, lung: ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine, medications for pain or anesthesia, and lack omeprazole of deep breathing. Administer anticoagulant immobility contributory to clot formation: heparin Causes: Administer analgesic- used for comfort and to Can occur in newborn infants due to lack of decrease myocardial oxygen demand: surfactant can occur during and after surgical morphine procedure due to shallow breathing which Administer steroids to decrease inflammatory means that there is no enough air reaching response in the lung tissue: hydrocortisone, the alveolar region methylprednisolone Airway obstruction Administer exogenous surfactant: beractant Mucus plug Administer antibiotics for respiratory or Tung tumor systemic infections. Pleural effusion Tuberculosis Nursing Intervention WBC count: Elevation of WBC with infection, Signs and Symptoms inflammation. Decrease in WBC in a patient Dyspnea due to the lack of expansion of part who is immune compromised or who has a of the lung viral infection. Anxiety due to decrease in oxygenation Monitor hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit Tachypnea in an attempt to increase available (Hct) for anemias. oxygen Monitor PT, PTT, and INR for coagulation Tachycardia as body tries to increase available abnormalities; monitor heparin dosing. oxygen Record intake and output of fluid: monitor for Diaphoresis as a result of increased work of signs of renal insufficiency or failure. respirations Decrease in urinary out- put less than 30 ml/h Cyanosis due to decreased oxygen level - monitor BUN and Creatinine. Hypoxemia due to lack of gas exchange in the Monitor for possible fluid overload affected area Change position at least every 2 hours to Decreased breath sounds due to lack of air prevent pressure build-up, causing skin movement in the area of collapse breakdown. Accessory muscle use with respiration as the Avoid overexerting the patient during body tries to get more oxygen treatment patient will tire easily and will have problems with increased oxygen demands. Diagnostic Procedure Explain to the patient: Shadows on chest x-ray indicate collapsed - The importance of doing coughing and deep- area of the lung. The airless state in this area breathing of the lung creates a more dense appearance - How to identify the signs of respiratory on the x-ray. distress, any sign that symptoms may be CT scan will show an area of atelectasis. returning. Treatment ATELECTASIS Administer oxygen to meet body's demand. A portion of the lung does not expand Administer mucolytics to help loosen or thin completely, decreasing the lung's capacity to secretions:acetylcystine, inhaled, guaifenesin, exchange gases, which results in decreased oral oxygenation of blood. Administer bronchodilators to open airways: Obstruction of part of the airway will cause albuterol levalbuterol collapse distal to the area that is blocked. Nursing Intervention Obstruction can be from a mucous plug inside Cough and deep-breathing exercise every 2 the airway, or a tumor or fluid within the hours to prevent a further area of atelectasis. Instruct the patient to use the incentive Dullness on percussion over the spirometer every 2 hours to encourage deep affected area due to the presence of fluid. breathing and monitor progress. Fever due to infection with Provide humidified air. empyema. Monitor breath sounds for abnormalities such Increased pulse and respirations; decreased as diminished sounds. BP due to blood loss with hemothorax. Monitor mechanical ventilation if needed. If a Low oxygen saturation on pulse oximeter large area of the lung is affected Explain to the patient: Diagnostic Procedure - How to perform coughing and deep- Chest x-ray shows pleural effusion. breathing exercises Chest CT scan shows pleural effusion. - Chest Physiotherapy Chest ultrasound shows pleural effusion. - Position changes Thoracentesis (removal of fluid with a needle from the pleural space) shows type of fluid, PLEURAL EFFUSION Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the Treatment pleural space Fluid removal is performed either as a one- between the parietal and visceral pleura time procedure or with a chest tube, to covering the lungs. continuously allow for drainage of the fluid The fluid may be serous fluid, blood or pus until the tube is removed. inhibits full lung expansion. Supplemental oxygen may be needed to help meet the body's needs. TRANSUDATIVE Thoracentesis to remove the fluid. occur when there is an imbalance in the Chest tube to remove larger amounts of production and absorption of pleural fluid due drainage over time. to increase hydrostatic pressure and decrease Administer antibiotics for empyema: Selected oncotic pressure according to results of culture and sensitivity -Fluid is clear study Causes: congestive heart Failure, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic synd. Nursing Intervention EXUDATIVE Administer supplemental oxygen therapy to Results from inflammation infection or injury help meet body's needs. to the pleura leading to increase capillary Monitor for changes in vital signs. Have the permeability and leakage of proteins cells and patient perform turning, coughing, deep- other solutes breathing exercises to enhance lung -Fluid is cloudy or bloody expansion. Causes: pneumonia, lung cancer, autoimmune Monitor chest tube drainage for color, d/o Pulmonary embolism amount, and changes in drainage. • Assure patency of chest tube to make sure Hydrostatic pressure the force that blood the tube is draining properly exerts on the wall of blood vessel or pushing Explain to the patient: force - Disease process. - Need for coughing and deep breathing. Oncotic pressure- Fluid moves from an area of low solute concentration to high solute EMPYEMA concentration is an accumulation of thick, purulent fluid within the pleural space Signs and Symptoms - has the presence of a large number of WBC, Chest pain due to presence of inflammation dead cells, microorganism – leading to a of the pleura in the area thick, purulent fluid Dyspnea due to diminished chest expansion in Causes: the area. - Bacterial Decreased breath sounds on auscultation - Fungal over the area due to presence of fluid. - Parasitic Signs and Symptoms Chest tubes are used to remove air 2nd Fever intercostal anterior night sweats Chest tubes are used to remove fluid 9th pleural pain intercostal space Cough dyspnea 1 – SUCTION CONTROL CHAMBER Anorexia - gentle STEADY OR CONTINUOUS BUBBLING weight loss = there is a good amount of suction being applied Diagnostic Findings = if vigorous bubbling – suction is too high Chest auscultation demonstrates decreased NOT GOOD or absent breath sounds over the affected 2 –WATER SEAL CHAMBER and AIR LEAK area, and there is dullness on chest MONITOR percussion as well as decreased fremitus. - STEADY RISE AND FALL when breathing or Chest x ray or chest CT scan. TIDALING = it means that the system is Thoracentesis is performed, often under WORKING CORRECTLY ultrasound guidance continuous bubbling NOT GOOD – there is leak inside the system Medical Management “It shows you lungs has not yet re-expanded” Needle aspiration (thoracentesis) with a thin - Monitor for fluctuation in the water seal percutaneous catheter, if the volume is small = no fluctuation may indicate blockage and the fluid not too purulent or thick 3 – COLLECTION CHAMBER Medical Management - helps to drain fluid as well as the blood from Tube thoracostomy (chest drainage using a the lung large-diameter intercostal tube attached to NOTIFY PHYSICIAN bright red blood over 100 waterseal drainage with fibrinolytic agents ml/hr (after 1st) replacement Fresh blood instilled through the chest tube in patients Open chest drainage via thoracotomy, Chest tube management including potential rib resection, to remove Check the tube connections periodically the thickened pleura, pus, and debris and to Make sure tube in water seal is emerged 1 remove the underlying diseased pulmonary inch tissue. Check for fluctuations Mark original fluid level Nursing Management: Double check tubing for loops that interfere instruct the patient in lung-expanding with movements of the patients breathing exercises to restore normal Watch for bubbles or air leaks respiratory function. Report cyanosis, rapid breathing, shallow Provide care specific to the method of breathing, chest pressure drainage of the pleural fluid ex, needle Encourage deep breathing aspiration, closed chest drainage, or rib Priority is to establish water-seal resection and drainage Clamp for only 5 minutes Instruct the patient and family on care of the drainage system and drain site, measurement and observation of drainage, signs and symptoms of infection, and how and when to contact the health care provide
Chest Tube Drainage system
Chest tube drainage and suction are used to re expand the lung and remove remaining air or fluid. Normal breathing pattern: negative pressure principle 3. Regularly check the ABGs. ABGs show LOWER AIRWAY PROBLEM progress or deterioration in the lung’s ability Pulmonary Edema to - an accumulation of fluid in the alveoli of the exchange oxygen and CO2. lungs that causes disturbances in gas 4. Cautiously use diuretics as prescribed. exchange. 5. Give vasodilators with diuretics as adjuvant 2 Categories therapy to reduces lung congestion and 1. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema- Left preload. ventricular Failure 6. Administer prophylactic medication as 2. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema- ordered. High-altitude pulmonary edema is Pulmonary infection, Inhalation of toxic prevented and treated with nifedipine. substances, Trauma to the Chest, SEPSIS. 7. Provide inotropes as prescribed. Inotropes such as dobutamine and dopamine are Causes: administered to treat pulmonary edema with Hydrostatic Pressure tissue hypoperfusion. Oncotic Pressure Capillary Permeability Pulmonary Hypertension - blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs Signs of cardiogenic and noncardiogenic and the right side of the heart becomes pulmonary edema elevated. Tachypnea Signs and Symptoms Abnormal lung sounds such as rales or - Dyspnea during exercise, but may also be crackles on auscultation present while at rest eventually Progressive dyspnea - Chest pain that can be described as pressure like Signs of CARDIOGENIC pulmonary edema - Edema in the lower extremities Hypoxemia from fluid overload - Ascites Cough with frothy pink sputum - Cyanosis S3 gallop or murmurs on heart auscultation - Chest palpitations and/or tachycardia Jugular venous pressure - Fatigue Peripheral edema Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Sign of NONCARDIOGENIC pulmonary edema (PAH), Fever - unknown cause (idiopathic). Productive cough - It could also result from HIV infection, liver Acute respiratory distress syndrome cirrhosis, or connective tissue disorders. I - PAH could also be due to an inherited Review imaging results. genetic mutation running through the family. -Cardiogenic pulmonary edema Group 2 - edema - Left-sided Heart Disease which may involve - pleural effusions the aortic valve, mitral valve, and/or the left - enlarged heart ventricle. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema Group 3 - edema is patchy and peripheral - a disease such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, - with ground-glass opacities and and obstructive sleep apnea consolidations. Group 4 - Chronic blood clots and clotting disorders Nursing Interventions Group 5 1. Elevate the head of the bed or place the - may be caused by other disorders such as patient on their side. For optimal breathing tumors and blood disorders. and to avoid obstruction from secretions 2. Apply oxygen to maintain oxygen Diagnostic Procedure saturation. Vital signs – a loud pulmonic 2nd heart sound upon Diuretics auscultation, – to reduce excess fluid in the body through which is usually a murmur or a gallop urination, thereby - tachycardia decreasing cardiac workload Blood tests Surgery. – B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Atrial septostomy - Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) – an open-heart surgery wherein an opening - Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) between the two - Liver Function Tests (LFTs) atria of the heart is created, effectively Electrocardiogram (ECG) relieving the pressure in – to check for any irregularity in heartbeat the right ventricle of the heart are all useful in Treatment diagnosing pulmonary Transplantation hypertension – this can be a lung or a heart-and-lung organ Diagnostic Procedure transplant that Echocardiogram are done for people with idiopathic PAH. – utilizes sound waves to create images of the Lifestyle changes. heart - A low cholesterol, low fat diet to control Cardiac catheterization (right-sided) and cholesterol and angiogram triglyceride levels is needed for a patient with – to directly measure the pressure in the right pulmonary ventricle and the hypertension. pulmonary arteries - Weight management, reduced alcohol Cardiac CT scan / MRI intake, and smoking Pulmonary function test cessation are also important lifestyle changes. -a non-invasive test using a spirometer to - Increased physical activity by doing at least measure how much 150 minutes of air the lungs can hold moderate aerobic exercises will help promote Genetic test an active – if there is a suspected hereditary or genetic lifestyle. involvement COR PULMONALE Treatment -the structure and function of the right Vasodilators ventricle are – to relax the blood vessels, thereby opening compromised by chronic obstructive the narrowed blood pulmonary disease (COPD), vessels and improve blood flow obstruction of the airflow into and out of the Guanylate cyclase (GSC) stimulators lungs. – to increase the level of nitric oxide which The heart tries to compensate, resulting in can relax the right-sided heart pulmonary arteries, thereby decreasing the failure. pressure in them Endothelin receptor antagonists COR PULMONALE – to stop the endothelin from narrowing the The patient has heart failure arterial walls - due to a primary lung disorder, which causes Calcium channel blockers pulmonary hypertension and enlargement of – to relax the muscles in the arterial walls the right Digoxin ventricle. – to help the heart pump more blood and - Patients will have symptoms of both the treat arrythmias underlying Treatment pulmonary disorder and the right-sided heart Anticoagulants (usually warfarin) failure. COPD – to reduce the formation of blood clots in the S/Sx pulmonary Cyanosis arteries Fatigue -due to hypoxia and heart failure Oxygen therapy at 2 liters/minute (low flow Wheezing rate) - due to underlying lung condition such as - to help meet body's needs. The COPD COPD or emphysema patient cannot Dyspnea on exertion and when lying down tolerate a high flow of oxygen. (orthopnea) Administer calcium channel blockers - due to increased oxygen needs with - to vasodilate movement and increased = diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine, respiratory effort of the diaphragm when amlodipine lying down Administer medications to vasodilate the Productive cough pulmonary artery - due to underlying respiratory condition . = diazoxide, hydralazine, nitroprusside S/Sx Administer angiotensin-converting enzyme Productive cough inhibitor - due to underlying respiratory condition . = captopril, enalapril Edema Treatment - due to right-sided failure Administer anticoagulant - fluid build-up will be in dependent areas - to reduce risk of clot formation Weight gain = heparin - due to fluid retention Administer diuretic Respiration greater than 20 breaths per - to remove excess fluid minute (tachypnea) = furosemide, bumetanide - rate increases to meet body's oxygen needs Administer cardiac glycoside Increased heart rate above 100 beats per - for symptom relief of heart failure: minute (tachycardia) = digoxin - as the body attempts to compensate for Reduce sodium in the diet hypoxia and carry - to reduce fluid retention. more oxygen Reduce fluid intake Diagnostic Procedure - to reduce fluid retention. Enlarged pulmonary arteries and right Nursing Intervention ventricle shown on a Limit fluid to 2 liters per day. chest x-ray. Monitor digoxin level to avoid toxic effect. Enlarged right ventricle shown on Check pulse before administering cardiac echocardiography as a glycoside. result of pulmonary hypertension. - A side effect of the drug is slowing of the Increased right ventricular and pulmonary heart rate. artery pressures - Hold medication and contact the physician in a pulmonary artery catheterization. as needed. The right ventricle is pumping against greater- Monitor serum potassium levels than- normal - ACE inhibitors and some diuretics can cause resistance within the pulmonary artery when potassium retention. sending blood Monitor respiratory status for rate, effort, use to the lungs. of accessory muscle, Diagnostic Procedure skin color, and breath sounds. Decreased oxygen and increased carbon Explain to the patient: dioxide in arterial = How to administer oxygen therapy. blood gas = Medication management. - due to underlying lung disease. Pulse oximetry shows decreased oxygen saturation. Increased hemoglobin to compensate for hypoxia. Treatment Bedrest or decreased activity.
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