Notes in 04_Acute Exacerbations of COPD

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Published	02/10/2024	An {{c1::Exacerbation of COPD}} describes {{c2::an acute deterioration of COPD patient’s baseline secondary to infective or non-infective causes}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acute}} Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD){{c1::Worsening SOB}}{{c1::Wheeze}}{{c1::Chest tightness}}{…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Severe}} Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD){{c1::Purse lip breathing}}{{c1::Accessory muscle use at r…
Published	02/10/2024	Common Causative Organisms of Acute Exacerbations of COPD {{c1::Haemophilus influenza}} {{c1::Rhinovirus}} {{c1::Streptococcus pneumoniae}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) {{c1::ABG: T1 respiratory failure (reduced pO2) or T2 respiratory fail…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Exacerbations of COPD in Primary Care{{c1::Short acting bronchodilators (e.g. Salbutamol or Ipratropium) inhaler or nebuliser}}{{c1::Ste…
Published	02/10/2024	Signs that an Exacerbation of COPD should be escalated to Hospital include: {{c1::Tachypnoea}} {{c1::Low O2 saturation (<90-92%)}} {{c1::Hypotensio…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Exacerbations of COPD in the Wards {{c1::Oxygen (target Saturation 88-92%)}} {{c1::Nebulised bronchodilators (Salbutamol 5 mg and/or Ipr…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Aminophylline (e.g. Theophylline)}} is used for Exacerbations of COPD if there is poor response to {{c1::Bronchodilators}}
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