Uremic Pneumonia:A Clinical Analysis of 33 Cases / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To discuss the clinical traits and pathogenesis of uremic pneumonia for early diagnosis to avoid misdiagnosis and give effective treatment. METHODS The clinical manifestation,chest X-ray characteristics and treatment in 33 cases of uremic pneumonia patients were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS In 33 cases of uremic pneumonia patients,27 cases had main respiratory symptoms such as cough,much phlegm and respiratory difficulties. The main signs of chest X-ray were pulmonary hemostasis,pulmonary interstitial edema,pulmonary alveolar edema and pleuritis. In 20 cases of receiving hemodialysis treatment,1 case was dead (5.00%). The symptoms of other patients were significantly improved. In 13 cases without hemodialysis treatment,6 cases were dead (46.15%),the difference was significant (P