COPD Flashcards
1
Q
when should COPD be expected?
A
pts over 40 with smoking hostry, dysponea that is progressive, persistant or worse with exercise
chronic chough
chronic speutum production
family hx COPD
2
Q
what is the exacerbation of COPD?
A
increased dysponea, increased cough, increased speutum production, complete removal of wheeze in pts where it is not possibele due to chronic airway disaes
3
Q
what is the treatement for exacerbations of COPD?
A
irrespective of severity-
salbutamol 10mg nebulaised and 500mcg ipatropium brmide nebulise
dexamethasone 8mg iv/oral
4
Q
what is the action if there is an adequate response to inital treatment?
A
tirtate o2 to 88-92%
5
Q
what is the treatment for 10 min post inital treatment no repsone?
A
MICA- bipap
