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Suspected in
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Pt over 40 yo -smoker/ex-smoker -dyspnoea that is progressive, persistent and worse with exercise -chronic cough -chronic sputum production -family Hx of COPD |
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Exacerbation of pre-existing COPD def
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-increased dyspnoea -increased cough -increased sputum production |
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Indications of CPAP
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SpO2 <90% on room air or <95% on supplemental O2 |
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Mx for exacerbation of undiagnosed or previously diagnosed COPD
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All levels of severity -Salbutamol 10mg/5mL and Ipratropium bromide nebulised once only Adequate response -titrate O2 flow to target SpO2 88-92% -consider NC Inadequate response after 10/60 -MICA CPAP Pt deteriorates -provide assisted vent with 100% O2 if inadequate Vt or RR |
