DiscoverThe Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)
#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)

#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)

Update: 2023-01-233
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Pro Tips & Practical Insights from Dr. Jim O’Brien



Are acute COPD exacerbations taking the wind out of YOUR sails? Join us as we navigate the stormy waters that can be AECOPD with our guest expert,  Dr. Jim O’Brien                                                                          from National Jewish Health Center.



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Show Segments






  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio

  • What is a COPD 

  • Case from Kashlak - Natalie Harrison

  • Knee jerk reaction: Determining level of illness & disposition

  • Initial work-up considerations

  • What’s in your differential?

  • The second-order assessment - shuffling the differential, honing in on the patient

  • AECOPD: Triggers & Pathophysiology

  • Treatment Pearls I: Steroids

  • Treatment Pearls II: Antibiotics

  • Treatment Pearls III: Bronchodilators

  • Treatment Pearls IV: Oxygen Therapy

  • Preparing for discharge

  • Take home points

  • Lightning Round! Getting to know Dr. O’Brien &  Picks of the Week*

  • Outro





Credits






  • Writer & Producer:  Cyrus Askin MD

  • Show Notes, Infographic & Cover Art: Cyrus Askin MD 

  • Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD & Cyrus Askin MD   

  • Reviewer:  Sai Achi, MD MBA 

  • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

  • Technical Production: PodPaste

  • Guest: Jim O’Brien MD





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#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)

#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)

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