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Lung Abscess Diaganosis and Treatment, Radiologic Findings - Dr. Sheetu Singh

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Lung Abscess Diaganosis and Treatment, Radiologic Findings - Dr. Sheetu Singh

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  1. Radiologic Findings Chest radiograph • Increased density • Cavity formation • Cavity with air-fluid levels • Fibrosis • Pleural effusion

  2. Figure 16-2. Reactivation tuberculosis with a large cavitary lesion containing an air-fluid level in the right lower lobe. Smaller cavitary lesions are seen in other lobes. (From Armstrong P et al: Imaging of diseases of the chest,ed 2, St. Louis, 1995, Mosby.)

  3. Complications of lung abscess • Empyaema • Brain abscess • Sepsis, Septic shock • Respiratory failure • Death

  4. General Management of Lung Abscess Respiratory care treatment protocols • Oxygen therapy protocol • Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy protocol

  5. General Management of Lung Abscess Medications and procedures commonly prescribed by the physician • Antibiotics • Surgery Management of complications

  6. Thank you

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