Assignment Problem: A 70-year-old female presents with dyspnea and cough. Medical history includes: COPD, DM II, Hypertension and dyslipidemia. The labs are as follows:
T: 102.3
HR: 102
O2: 84% on room air, 90% nasal cannula
Bicarb: 23
X -Ray: Focal consolidation Left Lower Lobe
Questions:
1. Compare and contrast hospital vs. community acquired pneumonia?
2. What is the ventilation perfusion matching required for good gas exchange?
3. Increasing FIO2 will improve hypoxia. Why?
4. How does Emphysema differ from Pneumonia?
Please cite latest references year 2017-2022