Bronchoscopy and Diuresis in Pneumonia Management

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How can poor pain control postoperatively contribute to atelectasis?

Patients develop tenacious secretions

Increase in FRC by 700 mL or more

Poor inspiratory effort and lower lobe collapse (correct)

Risk of bronchial plugging and lobar collapse

What is a key factor in the prevention of atelectasis?

Increasing tidal volumes

Administering antibiotics prophylactically

Ambulating patients early (correct)

Reducing fluid intake

How is the diagnosis of bronchial plugging typically made?

Bronchial biopsy

Clinical suspicion without imaging

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy

Chest X-ray alone (correct)

What is a complication associated with aspiration?

Pneumonitis Signup and view all the answers

How is pneumonitis treated in hospitalized patients?

Oxygenation with supportive care Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate for hospitalized patients who develop aspiration pneumonitis?

70% to 80% Signup and view all the answers

What intervention can help clear mucous plugs and secretions in patients with bronchial plugging?

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What elevation angle helps improve pulmonary outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients?

<45° Signup and view all the answers

For patients with inadequate pulmonary toilet, what are they at increased risk for?

Nosocomial pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is a key measure to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

Delivering adequate tidal volumes (8–10 mL/kg) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

How can poor pain control postoperatively contribute to atelectasis?

What is a key factor in the prevention of atelectasis?

How is the diagnosis of bronchial plugging typically made?

What is a complication associated with aspiration?

How is pneumonitis treated in hospitalized patients?

What is the mortality rate for hospitalized patients who develop aspiration pneumonitis?

What intervention can help clear mucous plugs and secretions in patients with bronchial plugging?

What elevation angle helps improve pulmonary outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients?

For patients with inadequate pulmonary toilet, what are they at increased risk for?

What is a key measure to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

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