pneumonia...6 - 5 chemical pneumonia: rapid onset (may be only a few minutes) cough (often frothy or...
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PNEUMONIA
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Cough (especially after eating or drinking; may be frequent occurrence)
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Rapid heart rate
Elevated temperature
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Fatigue
Wheezing
Noisy respirations
Cyanosis (bluish/pale skin)
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Chemical Pneumoniacan be caused by aspiration of gastric acid
Bacterial/Viral Pneumoniacan be caused by aspiration of bacteria or virus
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CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA:
Rapid Onset (may be only a few minutes) Cough (often frothy or pink/bloody sputum) Respiratory distress and/or rapid breathing
BACTERIAL/VIRAL PNEUMONIA:
Insidious onset (developing so gradually that it can be well established before becoming apparent )
Purulent sputum (thick and can have pus) Systemic symptoms (intermittent fevers, wheezing,
coughing, weight loss, bluing color of lips, nose or fingernails, dehydration, etc.)
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ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA CAN CAUSE ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
SYNDROME (ARDS)
Severe shortness of breath
Possible need for mechanical ventilation
RESPIRATORY FAILURE!
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CLEAR THE AIRWAY if there is a blockage
Call the physician/health care provider immediately
Likely possible treatments:
0xygen administration
Hospitalization
Antibiotics/ IV antibiotics
Breathing treatments (nebulizers)
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