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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
and confirm post-bronchodilator ... Therapies - Bronchodilators ... COPD #diagnosis #management
COPD Exacerbations - Management
 • Identify Triggers
 • Assess Severity
 • Risk for Poor Outcomes
 •
Exacerbations - Management ... corticosteroids - Dual bronchodilators ... #Exacerbation #Management
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management ... to step to dual bronchodilators ... are only 3 dual bronchodilator ... GOLD2019 #Guidelines #Management
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
Respiratory failure Management ... Trial of inhaled bronchodilator ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis #Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
persisting after bronchodilators ... #criticalcare #management
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
2/3 auto-PEEP, Bronchodilators ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
• Nebulized Bronchodilators ... ventilation #mechanical #management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
spirometry with a bronchodilator ... #Diagnosis #Management
COPD Preferred Treatments - GOLD 2018 

COPD is a common progressive respiratory condition that can be
Management of COPD ... LAMA, then dual bronchodilators ... COPD #Treatment #Management
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
resistance (e.g. bronchodilators ... pulmonary #diagnosis #management