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COPD
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- 1COPDA respiratory condition caused by reduction of airflow due to the destruction of the alveoli.
Encompasses - Chronic Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis - 2CausesSmoking
Passive smoking
Exposure to occupational or environmental pollutants - dust, gas, fumes.
Genetic - small number have protein disorder AATF which causes emphysema. - 3DiagnosisLung function test
Chest x-ray
CT scan
Arterial blood gas analysis - 4Clinical ManifestationsSOBOE
Productive cough
Frequent chest infections
Dyspnoea
Generalised weakness
Distended neck veins
Cyanosis / hypoxia / hypercapnia
Barrel chest - 5Nursing InterventonsUpright position
Energy conservation
Deep breathing & coughing exercises
Hydration & nutrition
Infection control
COPD management plan
Education - use of inhalers, home oxygen
Psychosocial /emotional issues - 6TreatmentCOPD Action Plan
Inhaled medications
Vaccinations
Cease smoking
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Stay active & healthy
Oxygen therapy / Bipap
Lung reduction surgery -localised disease
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- Tafe Teachers SB · Jan 2021
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- Feb 16, 2021
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