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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Exacerbation of COPD ... workup for alternate ... newly diagnosed COPD ... MatthewHoMD #COPD ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
2. pCO2 - What’s ... the pCO2? ... obstruction • COPD ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis
COPD phenotypes:  Blue Bloaters vs. Pink Puffers
The two most stereotypical forms of COPD are pink
COPD phenotypes: ... stereotypical forms of COPD ... physiology and clinical ... overlap syndrome of COPD ... #Diagnosis #COPD
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 ... VC < 1 even if pCO2 ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm
Lung Ultrasound in COVID 19 symptoms and a history of COPD

FAMUS @FAMUSultrasound

#Lung #Ultrasound #COVID19 #POCUS #COPD
and a history of COPD ... COVID19 #POCUS #COPD ... #Algorithm #Comparison
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
pulmonary disease (COPD ... patients with COPD ... are approved for clinical ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... pulmonary edema) • COPD ... patients (ie., CHF or COPD ... status • Won't Work ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
as Asthma and COPD ... to 6-8 hours to work ... management #treatment #comparison
A-Lines vs B-Lines on Lung POCUS
A-Lines:
 • Predominately horizontal lines
 • A-lines are repeated horizontal &
lungs, asthma, COPD ... POCUS #pulmonary #clinical ... #comparison
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
depending on the clinical ... start slow COPD ... #Formulations #Comparison