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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... for alternate diagnoses ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... Start supplemental oxygen ... #treatment #pulmonary
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Indications: • COPD ... Other causes of respiratory ... airway / remove mask ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... #management #indications
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
lung disease (COPD ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... • Oxygen • ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
head in a neutral position ... 2-3 seconds at inspiratory ... 25 cm H2O, 0.5 second ... Airway #Breathing #Management ... #peds #pediatrics
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Several of the diagnoses ... the first and second ... on 3 liters of oxygen ... #Radiology #CTChest