COPD
Leading cause of COPD?
smoking
What is emphysema?
a lung disease that causes destruction of the alveolar walls and loss of elastic recoil.
What is Empyema?
Collection of pus pleural space.
Can COPD be cured?
NO
Can emphysema be cured?
No HCP only treats he symptoms
What are the two types of empyema?
Bacterial or liquid retention due to heart failure.
Common medications for COPD
Adrenergic, anticholinegic MDIs or NMTs
What is a bullae?
Large air spaces within the lung tissue.
S/S of empyema?
Cough, tachypnea and decreased or absent lung sounds.
What are the S/S for COPD?
Cough, chronic sputum production and dyspnea that worsens with exercise.
what type of exhalation is impaired?
Passive
Diagnostic Test?
X-Ray, CT Scan, thoracentesis and lab cultures
What are the complications of COPD?
Right sided heart failure and possible death
Pt with COPD/Emphysema need a SPO2 saturation greater than 95%
false
How do you treat this condition?
treat the underlying cause.