Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention

Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention

Nursing management of pneumonia involves promoting airway patency, facilitating rest and conserving energy, encouraging fluid intake, maintaining nutrition, and educating patients.
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed.

Pneumonia IV: Management

Pneumonia IV: Management

The treatment of pneumonia varies based on its severity and the causative pathogen. Here is a structured approach to managing pneumonia, integrating pharmaceutical and supportive care strategies.
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:

Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care

Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care

Surgical management and nursing care are crucial in treating Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). Here is an organized and enhanced overview of the surgical interventions and the associated nursing care for PUD:
Surgical Interventions for Peptic Ulcer Disease

Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:

Brain Abscess l: Introduction

Brain Abscess l: Introduction

A brain abscess is a focal, intracerebral infection characterized by a localized collection of pus within the brain parenchyma, resulting from microbial invasion and the body’s inflammatory response. It progresses through stages: early and late cerebritis, followed by early and late capsule formation, reflecting tissue destruction, immune response, and eventual encapsulation.Etiology and PathogenesisCausative organisms vary with source and host factors, often involving polymicrobial infections,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Effect of Structured Perioperative Education on Postoperative Pain Following Lung Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Non-randomized Interventional Study With 12-Month Follow-Up.

Cureus·2026

Same author

An Agentic LLM Framework for Autonomous Surgical Continuum Monitoring: ReAct-Driven Tool-Use Agents for Presurgical, Intraoperative, and Postsurgical Cardiopulmonary Care.

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Same author

Stepwise Surgical Management of Persistent Pleural and Parenchymal Sepsis Due to Pan-Resistant Pseudomonas Infection.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026

Same author

Inequalities in Access to and Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery Among Patients with Mental Health Disorders.

Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Same author

No benefit of adding glucocorticoids to maintenance treatment in reducing the risk of major relapses in ANCA-associated vasculitis: real life data from a longitudinal cohort study.

RMD open·2026

Same author

Impact of Patient Education on Quality of Life in Lung Cancer: A Narrative Review of Studies Using QLQ-C30 and QLQ-LC13.

Cureus·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Surgical Management for Necrotizing Pneumonia and Lung Abscess.

Konstantinos Kostopanagiotou¹, Ioannis Grigoropoulos², Konstantinos Thomas²

¹Department of Thoracic Surgery, Attikon General University Hospital, Athens, Greece.

Thoracic Surgery Clinics

|June 23, 2026

Summary

Surgical lung resection effectively treats severe pneumonia and abscesses by removing infected tissue. While thoracoscopic or thoracotomy approaches preserve healthy lung, careful management of ventilation and infections is crucial for patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Bronchopleural fistula Decortication Gangrene Lung abscess Necrotizing pneumonia Pleural empyema Sepsis Thoracoplasty

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Necrotizing pneumonia and lung abscesses often necessitate surgical intervention due to refractory infections and septic complications.
Parenchymal lung resection is a critical treatment option for managing destroyed, non-functional lung tissue.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the surgical management of necrotizing pneumonia and lung abscess.
To highlight techniques for parenchyma resection and adjunct procedures.
To emphasize considerations for respiratory support and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

Surgical resection via thoracotomy or thoracoscopic approaches.
Anatomic resection (lobectomy) as a common procedure.
Use of pedicled flaps for stump reinforcement and space obliteration.

Main Results:

Both thoracotomy and thoracoscopic methods can successfully remove non-functional lung parenchyma while preserving viable tissue.
Lobectomy is the most frequent anatomic procedure performed.
Management of contralateral respiratory infections and respiratory support (including ECMO) requires careful consideration.

Conclusions:

Lung resection is an effective treatment for severe lung infections, with various surgical techniques available.
Early intervention, hemodynamic stabilization, and meticulous management of respiratory status are key to improving outcomes in these high-risk patients.