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==Definition== | |||
==Definition== | COPD exacerbation commonly caused by infections, should be recognized when any of the following symptoms is noticed in a chronic COPD patient:worsening cough, increasing dyspnea, increasing in sputum production more than the baseline for chronic COPD patients.<ref name="pmid17507545">{{cite journal| author=Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A, Barnes PJ, Buist SA, Calverley P et al.| title=Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: GOLD executive summary. | journal=Am J Respir Crit Care Med | year= 2007 | volume= 176 |issue= 6 | pages= 532-55 | pmid=17507545 | doi=10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17507545 }} </ref> | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
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===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
* | *Respiratory tract infections 50%(bacterial or viral). | ||
* Unknown ( | *Exposure to pollutants. | ||
*Unknown (⅓ of cases ). | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:59, 17 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Definition
COPD exacerbation commonly caused by infections, should be recognized when any of the following symptoms is noticed in a chronic COPD patient:worsening cough, increasing dyspnea, increasing in sputum production more than the baseline for chronic COPD patients.[1]
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Include conditions which may result death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated, and some of them may mimic and/or aggravate exacerbations:
Common Causes
- Respiratory tract infections 50%(bacterial or viral).
- Exposure to pollutants.
- Unknown (⅓ of cases ).
Differential Diagnosis
Management
| COPD Exacerbation ↑cough, ↑dyspnea, ↑sputum, ↑wheezing, fever or chest tightness | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Admission | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment : 1-O2 sat+ ABG 2-CXR 3-EKG 4-CBC
1-Inhaled bronchodilators 2-Systemic corticosteroids 3-Empirical antibiotics 4-O2 (target Sat >90%) | Corticosteroids(Solumedrol) Methylprednisolone 125 mg×1 dose followed with 60-80 mg Q8-12based on severity IV Solumedrol to PO Prednisone taper 4--60 mg Q 8-12 2-5 days taper depending on severity Antibiotics Group A* Doxycycline Cap Vibramycin PO 100 mg Q12H (if unable to tolerate choose Cefpodoxime Tab Vantin PO 200 mg Q12H) Group B* Ceftriaxone Inj Rocephin 1GM D5W50 ml Q24H 200 ml/Hr (If Beta-Lactam allergy choose Levofloxacin Tab Levaquin PO 500 mg daily ) Group C* Ciprofloxacin Tab CiproPO 250 Daily or Ciprofloxacin Inj Cipro 400 mg premixed at 400 mg /200 ml Q12H 200 ml/Hr. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory acidosis? OR PH≤35? OR PaCo2≥45? OR Severe signs of dyspnea? OR Accessory muscles use, paradoxical motion of abdomen, retraction of intercostal space | |||||||||||||||||||||
| No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Continue the same management | ICU Admission NIV | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unable to tolerate NIV? Severe hemodynamic instability? Resp/cardiac arrest ? | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Invasive mechanical ventilation | |||||||||||||||||||||
*Group A:mild exacerbation, no risk factors, 2>symptoms present
Group B:Mod Exacerbation w/risk factors for poor outcomes:comorbid disease, severe COPD, Frequent exacerbation>3, Antimicrobial use within the last 3 months
Group C:Severe exacerbation w/risk factors for P.aeruginosa infection.
Do's
- Monitor fluid balance,nutrition and patient condition closely.
- Consider subcutaneous heparin or low molecular weight heparin.
- Treat associated conditions if exist(e.g., heart failure,arrhythmias).
References
- ↑ Rabe KF, Hurd S, Anzueto A, Barnes PJ, Buist SA, Calverley P; et al. (2007). "Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: GOLD executive summary". Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 176 (6): 532–55. doi:10.1164/rccm.200703-456SO. PMID 17507545.