Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Emergency Department - 07/04/12
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2011.10.005
Cory A. Brulotte, MD, FRCPC a, ⁎ 
, Eddy S. Lang, MDCM, CCFP(EM), CSPQ a, b
, Eddy S. Lang, MDCM, CCFP(EM), CSPQ a, b a Department of Emergency Medicine, Alberta Health Services: Calgary Zone, Foothills Medical Center, 1403 29th Street Northwest, Room C231, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 2T9
b University of Calgary, Unit 1633, 1632 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1M7
Corresponding author.Résumé |
Chronic 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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, Exacerbation
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| The authors have nothing to disclose. |
© 2012
Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 30 - N° 2
P. 223-247 - mai 2012 Retour au numéro
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