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1. www.webmd.com › lung › complications-pneumoniaComplications of Pneumonia You Should Know - WebMD

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   May 14, 2024 · Pneumonia can be deadly if it causes complications such as: Respiratory failure. Sepsis. Bacteremia, where bacteria enter the blood. Lung abscesses, which are pus-filled spaces in the lung....

2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC7152407Pneumonia: Considerations for the Critically Ill Patient

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   In addition, some patients can have purulent sputum and fever, without a new infiltrate, and be diagnosed with purulent tracheobronchitis, an infectious complication of mechanical ventilation that may also require antibiotic therapy but is not pneumonia. 2

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4. www.verywellhealth.com › complications-ofComplications of Pneumonia: Prevention, Outlook, and More

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   Jul 20, 2022 · Yes, pneumonia can damage the lungs and cause a myriad of complications, including exudative pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and a compromised ability to oxygenate the blood, which can lead to systemic organ failure.

5. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC7152347Acute Pneumonia and Its Complications - PMC

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   Necrotizing pneumonia in an otherwise healthy child can resolve without further complications after antimicrobial treatment, or can lead to formation of a pneumatocele, lung abscess, or bronchopleural fistula.

6. www.bmj.com › content › 375Management of pneumonia in critically ill patients - The BMJ

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   Dec 6, 2021 · Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of adequate antimicrobial treatment for severe pneumonia are crucial in improving survival among critically ill patients.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK513321Bacterial Pneumonia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Sep 1, 2020 · Clinically, patients may experience symptoms such as fever, cough, dyspnea, and chest pain, with potential complications ranging from necrotizing pneumonia and empyema to meningitis, sepsis, and multiple organ failure. Long-term impacts on pulmonary function and quality of life can ensue.

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   What happens if pneumonia is not treated?

   • If your pneumonia isn't treated, the pleura can get swollen, creating a sharp pain when you breathe in. If you don't treat the swelling, the area between the pleura may fill with fluid, which is called a pleural effusion. You may not have any symptoms when you have pleural effusion. If you do, your symptoms may include:

   Complications of Pneumonia You Should Know - WebMD

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   Are cardiac complications associated with community-acquired pneumonia?

   • Complication of community-acquired pneumonia (including cardiac complications). Semin Respir Crit Care Med2016;37:897-904.doi:10.1055/s-0036-1593754pmid:27960213 Cardiac complications in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: incidence, timing, risk factors, and association with short-term mortality.

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   Can a patient with pneumonia have a nonresponse to therapy?

   • Because pneumonia is a clinical syndrome, not all patients with this diagnosis actually have lung infection and some may be infected with an unusual or nonsuspected pathogen. In addition, some patients can develop complications of the illness or its therapy, and all of these situations may lead to an apparent nonresponse to therapy.

   Pneumonia: Considerations for the Critically Ill Patient

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   Can pneumonia cause a decompensation?

   • Pneumonia can provoke acute decompensation of an underlying chronic illness, such as congestive heart failure, and can confound the initial presentation of pneumonia and result in delays in diagnosis and treatment. Initial workup for pneumonia will include imaging and blood work (see Images.

   Community-Acquired Pneumonia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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9. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK430749Community-Acquired Pneumonia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Identify the varied community-acquired pneumonia presentations to facilitate early and accurate diagnosis. Differentiate between bacterial and viral etiologies of community-aquired pneumonia through a comprehensive assessment of patient history, physical examination findings, and relevant diagnostic tests.