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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Exacerbation of COPD ... newly diagnosed COPD ... MatthewHoMD #COPD ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #pulmonary
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Asthma, Asthma-COPD ... Overlap and COPD ... The diagnosis of COPD ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Treatment
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
Gas Analysis 1. pH ... Respiratory Acidosis ... obstruction • COPD ... CO2 production Respiratory ... acidbase #workup #algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... disease (COPD) ... squared; CAT, COPD ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
associated with COPD ... COPD, and more specifically ... Hoovers #Sign #Pulmonary ... #COPD #PhysicalExam ... #Paradoxical #Respiratory
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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(Hx of COPD, OSA ... ) Evaluate for Respiratory ... Likely Metabolic Alkalosis ... Elevated #metabolic #alkalosis ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Respiratory or Metabolic ... ↑ ↑ Metabolic alkalosis ... alkalosis: - ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... lung disease (COPD
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... ; FEV1: forced expiratory ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... Indications for NIV: • COPD ... - pH <7.35, pCO2 ... Neuromuscular disease - Respiratory ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
bronchoscopic and surgical treatments ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... disease (COPD). ... patients with COPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm