COPD Exacerbations

Case Study: COPD Exacerbation Jeffrey Sherman Due Date: January 16, 2012 Wayland Baptist University Adult Health II COPD Exacerbation The purpose of this paper is to discuss an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its effect on my patient, Mr. HS, a 78 year old male. In this paper we will look at the various facets in the disease process including its incidence, pathophysiology, presenting complaints, analysis of his clinical presentation, and discuss treatment

Obstructive PulmonaryDisease (COPD), hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), and anxiety. The patient is familiar with the diagnosis and illnesses that have been contracted over the years and is knowledgeable about the disease processes, medications, and signs and symptoms of each disease. The patient came into the emergency department presenting with dyspnea, chest pain, weakness, and severe wheezing. The patient was diagnosed with an onset of a COPD exacerbation. During the hospital, stay chest

most likely bacterial causes of infective exacerbation of COPD are: Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae, Klebsiella pneumonia and Mycoplasma pneumoniae (S.Sethi, 2004; T. Kawamatawong et al, 2017; King et al, 2013). b) Bronchodilators Bronchodilators can increase FEV1 (GOLD,2017). During an exacerbation of COPD, long acting preparations should be switched

Exacerbations of COPD The development of exacerbations is a characteristic feature of COPD, the frequency of exacerbations increases progressively with the increase in severity of the disease [74] Referring to the definition of GOLD (2011), AECOPD - is an acute event, characterized by a deterioration of respiratory symptoms that blow beyond their normal daily fluctuations attribute change the mode of therapy used [73]. The AECOPD are the leading cause of medical consultation and hospitalization

Application of a Health Behavior Theory or Model The article “The COPD Exacerbation Experience: A Qualitative Descriptive Study” explains the health behavior of a selected population with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The author of the article conducts a research study on individuals suffering from the condition due to the high prevalence of the disease in the United States. The article undertakes a qualitative and descriptive study in a bid to understand all aspects associated with the

Possible Solutions to the Clinical Issue Doctorally-prepared nurses can provide comprehensive education to COPD patients so as to optimize their health status, increase their ability to prevent COPD exacerbations through self-management strategies, and decreasing the need for expensive inpatient treatment, including emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. To achieve these goals, Doctorally-prepared nurses can rely on the six competencies defined in the Quality and Safety Education

COPD Exacerbation Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disorder characterized by a small airway obstruction and reduction in expiratory flow rate (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2013). It affects over ten percent of the United States’ population, is the 4th leading cause of death, and costs over $37 billion annually to treat (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2013). In 2013, 2.8% of every 100,000 diagnosed with COPD, died from chronic bronchitis or emphysema related causes (CDC, 2014). Common risk

Role of serum magnesium in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Arunkumar Sreekumar1, Velayudhan K.K.1, R.N. Sharma1. 1. Department of General Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Abstract Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is defined as a chronic airflow obstruction that is progressive and only partially reversible. Today COPD is recognized as a major killer disease and the fourth most common cause of deaths

The trained personnel performed ED interviews and assessed patients as a part of ED admission process. Most of the COPD history of the patient and their current acute exacerbation is noted on EPIC database especially if the patient is frequent patient in the ED. All data collection and management were obtained from the electronic charts on EPIC. Medical records were reviewed for the study were view

for Health Promotion Proposal Commonly known by its abbreviation, COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an irreversible cluster of lung diseases characterized by a progressive restriction of airflow associated with inflammation of the small airways and destruction of the lung parenchyma. COPD is mainly comprised of two lung diseases, chronic bronchitis as well as emphysema. (Burt & Corbridge, 2013). In the United States, COPD currently stands as the third leading cause of death preceded only