Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms of copd
A
productive cough
wheeze
dyspnoea
reduced exercise tolerance
2
Q
abg signs of copd
A
reduced PaO2 +/- raised PaCO2
3
Q
Management of acute exacerbation for copd
A
nebulised salbutamol or ipratropium
aim for o2 sats: 88-92%
steroids: PO prednisolone or IV hydrocortisone
4
Q
Management for chronic copd
A
SABA / SAMA
+ LABA and LAMA
+ Inhaled cortiocosteroid