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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Management of Acute Exacerbation ... culture if frequent exacerbations ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... Algorithm #Management #Exacerbation ... #treatment #pulmonary
Hoover’s Sign on Physical Exam

Paradoxical retraction of the lower intercostal spaces on inspiration in this patient
in severe COPD exacerbation ... clinical #video #pulmonary ... #COPD #respiratory
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Indications: • CHF exacerbation ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD exacerbation ... • Other acute respiratory ... failure (ie.. asthma exacerbation
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Indications: • COPD exacerbation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Other causes of respiratory ... #indications #pulmonary
Algorithm for the Management of asthma exacerbations: emergency department and hospital-based treatment. 

#Asthma #Exacerbation #Algorithm #Management
Management of asthma exacerbations ... #Asthma #Exacerbation ... Algorithm #Management #Pulmonary
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Exacerbation severity ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... Algorithm #Management #Pulmonary
COPD Exacerbations - Management
 • Identify Triggers
 • Assess Severity
 • Risk for Poor Outcomes
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COPD Exacerbations ... PulmPEEPs #COPD #Exacerbation ... Management #treatment #pulmonary
Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
characterized by an acute exacerbation ... cardiac, hepatic, pulmonary ... , respiratory, digestive
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... mMRC or CAT), Exacerbation ... 12 months (# of exacerbations ... #Obstructive #Pulmonary
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of Asthma in Adults in the Emergency Department 

#Asthma #Exacerbation
Management of Acute Exacerbation ... Department #Asthma #Exacerbation ... Algorithm #Management #Pulmonary