nurse's notes

Bronchopneumonia -

• is a pneumonic process in one or more localized area within the bronchi extended to the lungs.
• post operative complication if patient refuse to cough because pain at the operative site when coughing

Prevention:

• For fully awake post operative patient, instruct deep breath frequently
• frequently change position from side to side
  
• patient head should be turn on side to other side
• splint incision or support the operative site and encourage to cough vigorously as much as possible
• frequent suctioning of secretion from mouth for unconscious patient to avoid the accumulation of secretions

reference: medical nursing book and my nursing notes