COPD Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for mortality in COPD?
A
BODE- BMI, obstruction, Dyspnea score, exercise
2
Q
risk factors for pseudomonal infections in COPD?
A
prior infection, FEV<50%, recent abx, recent hospitlization
3
Q
benefit of steroids in COPD?
A
decrease hospital LOS, no improvement in mortality
4
Q
abx in steroids, benefit?
A
increase in mortality if holding antibiotics while on MV
5
Q
benefit of NIV in COPD?
A
decrease need for intubation, decrease mortality, decrease LOS
6
Q
Panacinar emphysema cause?
A
alpha 1 antitrypsin
7
Q
compliance in obstructive lung disease?
A
increased
8
Q
poor mortality indicators in COPD?
A
RV dysfunction, BMI <21, 6 minute walk test < 350 m
