Pneumonia 1: recognizing risk, signs and symptoms

Article Abstract:

The various risks, common signs, and symptoms associated with pneumonia in patients are discussed. It is suggested that the nurses should be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease to ensure better treatment to the patients.

Infection, Causes of, Risk factors

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Legionellosis: epidemiology, management and prevention

Article Abstract:

Legionellosis, an acute bacterial pneumonia has a mortality rate of 10 - 15 %. Details of its first sighting, diagnosis, management and prevention are given.

Prevention, Legionnaires' disease, Legionellosis

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Pneumonia 2: effective nursing assessment and management

Article Abstract:

The role of nurses in the assessment, management and respiratory care of pneumonia is presented. Methods to identify high risk patients are also described.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Management dynamics, Surgical appliances and supplies, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Respirators, Usage, Complications and side effects, Practice, Oxygen therapy, Dosage and administration, Ventilators, Ventilators (Medical equipment)

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