Review Note
Last Update: 06/04/2024 03:08 PM
Current Deck: SLS Cards::7. Dyspnea/ cough - respiratory
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Commit #105805
How do you acutely manage severe but non-life threatening COPD exacerbations?
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Commit #105805- Assess severity of symptoms, blood gases, pulse oximetry, and CXR
- Supplemental O2 and monitor (as above)
- Bronchodilators
- Increase doses or frequency of short-acting bronchodilators
- Combine beta2-agonists and anticholinergics
- Consider long-acting bronchodilators once stable
- Use spacers or air-driven nebulizers when appropriate because inhaler misuse is common
- Consider oral corticosteroids
- Systemic should not be used > 5 days
- Consider oral abx
- Non-invasive mechanical ventilation
- Monitor fluid balance, consider thromboembolism prophylaxis, and treat associated conditions