Heat shock Complicated by Acinetobacter baumannii Pneumonia

Abstract

Heat shock can disrupt the respiratory mucosal barrier, which further results in bacterial colonization and dissemination, subsequently leading to systemic endotoxemia. Acinetobacter baumannii is a conditional pathogenic bacterium in the respiratory tract and a common causative agent of bacterial pneumonia. During heat shock, exposure to elevated temperatures disrupts the integrity of pulmonary endothelial cells and the air-blood barrier, allowing for the colonization and extensive proliferation of Acinetobacter baumannii in the respiratory tract, consequently causing pulmonary infections. Here is a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of a patient with heat shock complicated by Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia, who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Zhijiang People's Hospital. The analysis aims to provide insights into the pathological basis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for the occurrence of this condition, thereby enhancing the awareness of clinicians regarding complications associated with heat shock.