#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)

<div>Pro Tips &amp; Practical Insights from Dr. Jim O’Brien<br> <br> 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,  <a href="https://www.nationaljewish.org/doctors-departments/providers/physicians/james-k-o-brien">Dr. Jim O’Brien</a>                                                                          from National Jewish Health Center.<br> <br> <strong>Claim free CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong><br> <br> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks">Top Picks</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood">Mailing List</a> | <a href="mailto:askcurbsiders@gmail.com">askcurbsiders@gmail.com</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">Free CME!</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Intro, disclaimer, guest bio</li> <li>What is a COPD </li> <li>Case from Kashlak - Natalie Harrison</li> <li>Knee jerk reaction: Determining level of illness &amp; disposition</li> <li>Initial work-up considerations</li> <li>What’s in your differential?</li> <li>The second-order assessment - shuffling the differential, honing in on the patient</li> <li>AECOPD: Triggers &amp; Pathophysiology</li> <li>Treatment Pearls I: Steroids</li> <li>Treatment Pearls II: Antibiotics</li> <li>Treatment Pearls III: Bronchodilators</li> <li>Treatment Pearls IV: Oxygen Therapy</li> <li>Preparing for discharge</li> <li>Take home points</li> <li>Lightning Round! Getting to know Dr. O’Brien &amp;  Picks of the Week*</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </