EMergucate

JANUARY 23, 2024

58-year-old lady with history of COPD presented with fever. Her venous blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.391 pCO2 … Continue reading →

COPD 52

COPD 52

EMergucate

JANUARY 2, 2024

This patient had history of CHF and COPD. 80 year old man presented with shortness of breath. His venous blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.409 pCO2 = 54 mmHg

COPD 52

COPD 52

EMergucate

DECEMBER 19, 2023

84 year old man with history of asthma and COPD presented with acute shortness of breath. His venous blood gases showed the following: PH = 7.547 pCO2 = 24 mmHg

COPD 52

COPD 52

EM SIM Cases

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Case Summary This is a case of a 57-year-old male with former smoking history, COPD on home O2, atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation coming into a community emergency department (ED) with symptoms consistent with COPD exacerbation. His initial presentation will respond to traditional therapies for COPD exacerbation.

COPD 52

COPD Military Emergency Department EMS 52

EMergucate

JANUARY 17, 2023

72 year old man with history of COPD presented with shortness of breath. His chest auscultation revealed bilateral wheezes. His … Continue reading →

COPD 52

COPD 52

Emergency Medicine News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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COPD 143

EMergucate

JULY 11, 2023

65 year old lady with history of COPD presented with shortness of breath. He chest auscultation revealed bilateral wheezes. Her … Continue reading →

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

MAY 9, 2023

60 year-year-old man with history of DM and x-smoker but not known to have COPD. Presented to an emergency department … Continue reading →

COPD 40

COPD Emergency Department 40

Canadian EM

MAY 18, 2023

A majority of these patients are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The post CJEM Visual Abstract – Emergency department crowding negatively influences outcomes for adults presenting with COPD first appeared on CanadiEM. The milder CTAS 4/5 patients you may see on your ambulatory side.

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COPD Emergency Department Outcomes Resuscitation 75

EB Medicine

AUGUST 6, 2022

Aortic Valve Disease Types and causes Mitral Valve Disease Types and causes Tricuspid and Pulmonic Disease Differential Diagnosis acute coronary syndromes (ACS) pulmonary embolism tamponade chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pneumonia pneumothorax Prehospital Care Evaluation of chest pain History Shock ED Evaluation History Aortic Stenosis (..)

COPD 52

COPD Emergency Department Shock EKG/ECG 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

3–6 People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have hypoxaemia without signs of dyspnoea due to ventilation/perfusion mismatch and blunted ventilatory responses to hypoxaemia, 7 but the mechanism for.

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The patient has a background of COPD and … Continue reading → A 60 year old female presents to ED after a heroin OD.

COPD 52

COPD EKG/ECG 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

He is a smoker, with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and peripheral vascular disease, but no previous seizures. Clinical introduction A middle-aged man is brought to your ED following a self-limiting generalised tonic–clonic seizure. He is on aspirin and clopidogrel.

Seizures 40

Seizures COPD 40

EMergucate

MAY 29, 2022

This patient had history of CHF and COPD. 80 year old man presented with shortness of breath. His venous blood gases showed the following PH = 7.409 pCO2 = 54 mmHg

COPD 40

COPD 40

Mount Sinai EM

JULY 30, 2023

Considerations: If concern for severe asthma/COPD, can use cardioselective beta blocker such as metoprolol. In addition, at high doses it inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 PO Dose: 60 to 80 mg q4-6 hr, titrated to achieve rate control while ensuring blood pressure remains stable. IV dose: 0.5

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Administration COPD Wellness 185

EMergucate

JUNE 5, 2022

87 year old man with history of COPD and type 2 DM on insulin and metformin, was found unconscious. His VBG showed the following. pCO2 = 62 mmHg

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

JANUARY 16, 2022

73 years old patient with history of COPD on home oxygen. Presented to ED requesting antibiotics for cough. His blood … Continue reading →

COPD 40

COPD 40

EB Medicine

JULY 2, 2021

Are people with HIV more likely to develop: CAD, COPD, DVT and why? Are people with HIV more likely to develop: CAD, COPD, DVT and why?What What about chronic infection ?The The chronic phase can last 10 years or more and be asymptomatic. What if they are on medication for HIV? Screening in the ED, everyone?

COPD 52

COPD Psychiatric 52

Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 25, 2021

What are the indications for steroids in patients with pneumonia besides those with concurrent COPD exacerbations, ARDS or adrenal shock? What is the evidence for benefit for steroids in CAP, the flu and COVID pneumonia? And if there is benefit, do those benefits outweigh the potential harms?

COPD 52

COPD Shock EMS 52

EMergucate

AUGUST 1, 2021

67 year old patient was brought as category 1 in a pre-arrest condition secondary to severe exacerbation of COPD. Her … Continue reading →

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The patient has a background of COPD and … Continue reading → A 60 year old female presents to ED after a heroin OD.

COPD 40

COPD EKG/ECG 40

EMergucate

MARCH 28, 2021

88 year old lady with known COPD was brought to ED by ambulance with shortness of breath. She was on 6L Oxygen. Arterial blood gas was obtained and it showed the following: PH = 7.25

COPD 40

COPD 40

EB Medicine

JULY 12, 2020

COPD Patients * Permissive Hypercapnia * Volume vs Respiratory Rate Adjustments * Asthma Patients * Respiratory Rate Adjustments Leave us a voicemail at 678-336-8466, ext 128 Write us at emplify@ebmedicine.net (mailto:emplify@ebmedicine.net)

COPD 40

COPD 40

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An 86-year-old man with a past medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, COPD, choledocholithiasis requiring ERCP and sphincterotomy 2 years ago presented with five days of feeling unwell. History was limited due to cognitive impairment.

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Radiology Radiology Ultrasounds COPD 64

PulmCCM

MARCH 25, 2024

Read in JAMA Extracorporeal CO 2 removal for COPD exacerbations (VENT-AVOID trial) Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a sometimes life-saving technology for acute respiratory or cardiac failure. It will be interesting to watch our robot colleagues as they train up and interview for our, I mean their new jobs. Investigators at U.S.

COPD 52

COPD Outcomes Research Wellness 52

EMergucate

AUGUST 30, 2020

65 year old lady with history of COPD presented with shortness of breath. He chest auscultation revealed bilateral wheezes. Her … Continue reading →

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

APRIL 20, 2021

65 year old male known COPD, presents to ED as priority 1 with SOB and sats 60% RA. History not known as patient not able to talk.

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

APRIL 21, 2021

65 year old male known COPD, presents to ED as priority 1 with SOB and sats 60% RA. History not known as patient not able to talk.

COPD 40

COPD 40

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2017

COPD has huge economic and human burdens in the US. In fact, in 2010, two studies estimated that COPD exacted a direct and indirect cost of somewhere between $36 and $50 billion dollars in the US. million ED visits for COPD - related problems, with nearly 1/5th requiring hospitalization.

COPD 40

COPD Hospitals 40

EMergucate

JULY 5, 2020

77 year old man with history of COPD and on chemotherapy presented with fever, SOB and hypotension. His VBG showed the following PH = 7.253 PCO2 = 61.5

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

65 year old male known COPD, presents to ED as priority 1 with SOB and sats 60% RA. History not known as patient not able to talk.

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

65 year old male known COPD, presents to ED as priority 1 with SOB and sats 60% RA. History not known as patient not able to talk.

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMergucate

JUNE 16, 2019

83 years old woman with history of COPD and still smokes. Presented with SOB and drowsiness. Her Arterial blood gas on room air showed the following Ph = 7.31 PO2 = 31 mmHg PCO2 = 76 mmHg HCO3 = 34…

COPD 40

COPD 40

EMDocs

APRIL 2, 2024

Check the pulse RSI= Resuscitation Sequence Intubation Hypoxia, Hypotension, and Acidosis are the reason patients code during/post intubation These patients are super high risk for all 4 Optimize first pass success – Induction agent + paralytic Unconscious patients will still have muscle tone Induction Ketamine or Etomidate at half doses (i.e.,

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Documentation/Coding CPR EKG/ECG Sepsis 90

RebelEM

JULY 26, 2023

REBEL Core Cast 105.0 – Methylxanthine Toxicity Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition and Physiology Historically, methylxanthines (caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine) were frequently used to treat lung disease such as asthma/COPD due to their beta-agonism. albuterol) and anti-cholinergics (ie. ipratropium).

Seizures 80

Seizures COPD Shock EMS 80

Sensible Medicine

MAY 9, 2024

We discussed improvements in asthma , COPD , vascular function , and hypertension in smokers who had switched to vaping, and reported on vaping’s demonstrated superiority as a cessation method in randomized controlled trials and a large review study.

Research 83

Research COPD Academics Administration 83

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JANUARY 1, 2024

This is particularly concerning for those already grappling with conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Intense cold air causes symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

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Ambulance Services COPD Leadership Wellness 52