COPD Flashcards

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Q

Treatment for COPD:

Administer oxygen to achieve a Pao2 of ________mm Hg or an Sao2 between__________%

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60 to 70 mm Hg

88% and 92%

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2
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ED Management of COPD Exacerbations

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3
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Indications and Relative Contraindications for Noninvasive Ventilation

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4
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Indications for Intubation With Mechanical Ventilation

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5
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Indications for Hospital Admission

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6
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higher risk for relapse within 2 weeks after an ED visit

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  1. five or more ED or clinic visits in the past year,
  2. amount of activity limitation (based on a 4-point scale), 3. initial RR (for each 5 breaths/min over 16 breaths/min),
  3. use of oral corticosteroids before arrival in the ED
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7
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discharging from the ED or observation unit, arrange the following:

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(1) a supply of home oxygen, if needed

(2) adequate and appropriate
bronchodilator treatment (usually a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer and teaching

(3) short course of oral corticosteroids2-6;

(4) a follow-up appointment with the primary care physician or pulmonologist, preferably within a week

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