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Antibiotics in COPD Exacerbations – 2 days vs 7 days

Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are commonly seen in the ED. AECOPD is characterized by a change in the patient’s baseline dyspnea, cough or sputum purulence. While there are a number of causes for exacerbations, infectious …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

Does CRP Help Reduce Antibiotic Prescriptions in Acute COPD Exacerbations?

Background: Unwarranted use of antibiotics has several deleterious effects which include, antimicrobial resistance, wasted resources, adverse effects, negative affect on the microbiome of patients, and distracts from potentially more effective interventions. There has recently been a huge push for tests such …

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Infectious DiseaseThoracic and Respiratory

REBEL Core Cast 3.0 – Asthma, COPD + PNA

Take Home Points Single dose oral dexamethasone is an excellent choice for asthma exacerbations. It takes away the compliance issue for patients who have trouble getting medications or filling medications once they leave the ED. Antibiotics aren’t always indicated in …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

Is Too Much Supplemental O2 Harmful in COPD Exacerbations?

Background: It’s common practice to give carefully titrated supplemental oxygen therapy for patients in COPD exacerbation. We give enough O2 to prevent hypoxemia, but not so much that it causes hypoventilation or dangerous hypercarbia. If you’re like me then you’ve …

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Thoracic and Respiratory

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