#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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🗓️ 23 January 2023

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

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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0:00.0	I feel like I need to do this.
0:02.3	It's been a long night and I feel like we are really finding it harder to breathe, just as
0:06.8	Merun 5 did in 2004.
0:08.7	That's the one you picked.
0:10.7	You didn't want to go with your Destiny's Child?
0:12.9	Well, we did lose our breath too, so.
0:15.5	Oh, God, I love Destiny's Child.
0:18.3	They're wonderful, so good.
0:23.0	The Curbsiders podcast is for entertainment, education, and information purposes only.
0:25.7	The topics discussed should not be used only at the Idaho Street, cure or prevent any
0:28.2	diseases or conditions, but more of the views and statements expressed on the podcast are
0:30.5	solely those of us and should not be interpreted for a superficial policy or position of
0:32.9	any entity, a side-run possibly, cash like more hospital and affiliate outreach programs.
0:35.4	If indeed there are any, in fact, there are none.
0:37.2	Pretty much we are responsible if you screw up.
0:38.6	You should always do your own homework and let's know before.
0:42.8	And welcome back to Curbsiders.
0:46.4	I'm Dr. Monia Mene, joined by my lovely co-host, Dr. Meredith Elizabeth Trubeth.
0:50.8	How are you doing this evening?
0:52.2	Doing pretty well, are you?
0:54.0	You're holding up, girl.
0:55.0	I am barely.
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