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Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... disease (COPD) ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... Start supplemental oxygen ... AECOPD #Algorithm #Management ... treatment #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt is ... #criticalcare #management
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Oxygen Delivery ... Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP ... Nasal Cannula (HFNC ... Methods #devices #respiratory ... #pulmonary #management
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Nasal Oxygen Delivery ... HFNC can prevent ... HFNC can match demand ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
COPD Preferred Treatments - GOLD 2018 

COPD is a common progressive respiratory condition that can be
respiratory condition ... Management of COPD ... anticholinergics) and ICS ... or mMRC) and exacerbation ... #Treatment #Management
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management ... further DYSPNEA or EXACERBATIONS ... , you can consider ... GOLD2019 #Guidelines #Management ... #Pulmonary #Algorithm
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Indications: • COPD ... exacerbation (↓ ... Other causes of respiratory ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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↓
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Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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ScyMed.com 6th ED ICU-card ... «ICU, Formulas ... Perfusion Pressure COP ... min 400-600 mL Respiratory ... ratio Respiratory