Community-Acquired Pneumonia (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is Community-Acquired Pneumonia? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Pneumonia Definition
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the lungs and results in fluid build-up, fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. It's caused by a variety of different organisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even parasites in some cases. When this disease is contracted outside of the hospital, as previously mentioned, it is referred to as community-acquired pneumonia.

➡️ Types of Pneumonia
The other types include Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), and Aspiration Pneumonia. The specific type of pneumonia is classified according to how the patient acquires the disease. HAP is when the patient gets it during a hospital stay. VAP is when it’s acquired while the patient is on the mechanical ventilator. Aspiration pneumonia is acquired when a patient aspirates bacteria into the lungs, usually from food, saliva, or stomach acid. Community-acquired pneumonia is actually one of the leading causes of hospitalizations and mortality. It can vary from mild to severe, depending on the patient's signs and symptoms.

➡️ Signs and Symptoms
- Productive cough
- Fever and chills
- Tachypnea
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Diaphoresis
- Fatigue
- Cyanosis

➡️ Treatment Methods
- Antibiotic medications
- Oxygen therapy
- Bedrest
- Airway clearance therapy
- Hyperinflation therapy
- Fluid management

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Pneumonia Definition
0:45 - Types of Pneumonia
1:36 - Signs and Symptoms
1:52 - Treatment Methods

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