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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · May 2012
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department.
- Eddy S Lang and Cory A Brulotte.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Alberta Health Services: Calgary Zone, Foothills Medical Center, 1403 29th Street Northwest, Room C231, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 2T9. Cory.Brulotte@albertahealthservices.ca
- Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am.. 2012 May 1;30(2):223-47, vii.
AbstractChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs) are a common presentation to emergency departments and are an important cause of respiratory failure. This article discusses the disease process and diagnosis of COPD and AECOPD. A further in-depth discussion is undertaken of evidence-based treatments, palliation, and disposition of patients who present to emergency departments with AECOPD.Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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