Influenza

• Transmision
• 2 Types

Aersol/direct

infectious 1day before symptoms lasts 3-10 days

1. URI(rhinotracheitis)
2. Viral PNE

* Respiratory infec followed by bacterial infect- bacterial begin as patient feels better.

Pnemonia

What can cause pne?

Must be diagnosed within how long or hospital has to pay

Inflammation of Parenchymal structure of lung- alveoli & bronchioles

Infectious- Bacterial/fungus

Non- infectious- Aspiration

48hrs.

1. onset of Pne
2. S. Pnemonia=most common

1. Infection-inflammation-serous exudate-congestion productive cough
2. Serous exudate-blood/rust colored/or purulent exudate-resp failure.

• Viral- nonproductive cough, lowgrade fever, normal wbc, no atb, minimal change with xray.
• Bacterial- Productive, high fever, elevated wbs, infiltrates, atb