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- Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
- After infected organisms travel to the lungs, they settle and grow within the alveoli and increase in number. Once this occurs, the alveoli get filled with pus and fluid while the body attempts to fight off the infection.
- Over 3 million people in the U.S. develop the disease each year. Over half a million of these people are admitted to the hospital.
- 5% of these individuals will die from Pneumonia
- It is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.
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- Inhalation of small droplets containing Pneumonia causing organisms.
- These droplets get into the air when an individual coughs or sneezes.
- Bacteria/Viruses of the mouth, throat & nose that travel to the lungs can lead to the formation of Pneumonia.
- This can happen in sleep during aspiration.
- Weakened conditions increase susceptibility to Pneumonia.
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- Recent viral infections
- Lung disease
- Heart disease
- Swallowing difficulties
- Alcoholics
- Drug Users
- People suffering from stroke/seizure
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- Chest x-ray
- Sputum samples-bacteria containing Pneumonia infected organism is examined under a microscope to identify which organism is causing the disease.
- Blood test-White blood cells are measured
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- Antibiotics
- Respiratory therapy: includes breathing exercises, spirometry, chest physiotherapy and postural drainage to remove mucus from the lungs.
- Oxygen therapy through nasal tube or face masl.
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| Motor & Process Skills Affected |
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- Balance
- Posture
- ROM
- Muscle Strength
- Ambulation
- Muscles used for swallowing, eating and verbal communication
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| Functional Deficits Related to Disease |
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- Decreased social participation
- Decreased skill function in eating
- Fatigue may lead to lack of motivation
- Decreased endurance that can limit participation in daily occupations
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- Dysphagia Evaluation Protocol
- Berg Balance Scale
- Quality of Living Index
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- Education of energy conservation techniques
- Use of adaptive equipment for walking & ADL tasks that require endurance
- Home evaluation
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- Pt will use rolling walker to travel from bedroom to bathroom 3/4 times per day with independence to complete ADL tasks.
- Pt will complete cooking task for 15 mins w/o rest for 1 meal a day independently using energy conservation techniques.
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| 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. |
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