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

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Radiologic Findings

• Chest radiograph
• Increased density
• Cavity formation
• Cavity with air-fluid levels
• Fibrosis
• Pleural effusion

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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.)
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Complications of lung abscess

• Empyaema
• Brain abscess
• Sepsis, Septic shock
• Respiratory failure
• Death

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General Management of Lung Abscess

• Respiratory care treatment protocols
• Oxygen therapy protocol
• Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy protocol

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General Management of Lung Abscess

• Medications and procedures commonly
• prescribed by the physician
• Antibiotics
• Surgery
• Management of complications

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