An 88-year-old female was seen in the physician's office complaining of dyspnea, dizziness, orthopnea, elevated temperature, and a cough. Lung auscultation revealed
crackles over the right bronchus. CXR revealed fluid in the RUL. The patient was sent
to the hospital with an admitting diagnosis of pneumonia. Vital signs upon admission
were temperature 102°F, pulse 100 BPM and rapid, respirations 24 breaths/min and
labored, blood pressure 180/110. She was treated with IV antibiotics and IPPB. She
responded well to treatment and was released home to her family with oral antibiotics
on the third day.
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