COPD
Scenario

Jack Little is a 59-year-old panel beater with a past medical history of smoking two packs of cigarettes per day for approximately 40 years (80 pack years), chronic bronchitis, and corpulmonale. Jack was on holidays with his wife in the high, mountainous area when became extremely short of breath. His wife took him to the Emergency Department (ED). On presentation to the ED, Jack was agitated and dyspnoeic at rest and had a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15. His physical examination revealed the presence of loud wheeze in the mid-lung fields, a temperature of 38.5 " C, SpO2 88% on room air and a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min. Jack's lips were bluish color, and he complained of new-onset ankle swelling. During the past three days, Jack has had a productive cough and was expectorating thick, tenacious, green sputum in the morning on waking up. Dr. Santorini ordered a…...

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Barreiro, TJ and Perillo, IP (2004) An Approach to Interpreting Spirometry. American Academy of Family Physicians. Retrieved from:  http://www.nhrmc.org/documents/Pharmacy%20Residency/Rotations/Family%20Medicine/spirometryarticle.pdf 

Conover, K (2006) Blood Gases: Not As Complicated As They Seem. Retrieved from: http://www.pitt.edu/~mercyres/Abg-ref.pdf

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Jarvis B, Markham A. (2001) Inhaled salmeterol: a review of its efficacy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Drugs Aging. 2001;18(6):441-72.Retrieved from:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11419918

COPD Teaching Plan and Its Contribution to Healthcare:
Nurses not only strive to restore health in sick individuals but they also seek to promote maximum health potential in healthy people. The major way through which nurses achieve this goal is through patient teaching in which these health practitioners assist patients and their families to develop effective health behaviors and lifestyles. During this process, nurses use various teaching plans including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) teaching plan. The need for using this teaching plan is attributed to various factors such as the increase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the past 25 years despite COPD cases being largely underreported or misdiagnosed. The other reason necessitating the use of this teaching plan is the fact that management of COPD is complex as patients need to make changes in their lifestyles as the take medications.

Contribution to the Future of Healthcare:

The contribution of COPD teaching…...

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References:

"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Care." (n.d.). United Healthcare. Retrieved June 12,

2014, from https://www.uhcrivervalley.com/Health_Programs/Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_Disease_Care.html

Harris, H. & Crawford, A. (2008, January 1). COPD: Help Your Patients Breathe Easier.

Retrieved June 12, 2014, from http://www.modernmedicine.com/modern-medicine/news/copd-help-your-patients-breathe-easier

COPD Case Study
The author of this report has been prepare a brief report about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD for short. There will be two main foci when it comes to the subject. The first part will speak to the facts and details that pertain to COPD and what is involved in living with and treating the disorder. Further, there will be an explanation of how to implement these facts and details in a clinical setting. There will also be a case study subject selected and scrutinized as part of this report. There will be an explanation of the diagnosis, a comparison between the prior-researched guidelines and the patient's condition and the treatment or management options that exist for the patient based on all of the above. While COPD is a grave diagnosis to run into, it can be managed and quality of life can be maximized post-diagnosis.

Analysis

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References

Krieger, A. (2016). Managing COPD: What's Your FEV1?. EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved 2 January 2016, from  http://www.everydayhealth.com/copd/managing-copd-whats-your-fev1.aspx 

Tsiligianni, I., Goodridge, D., Marciniuk, D., Hull, S., & Bourbeau, J. (2015). Four patients with a history of acute exacerbations of COPD: implementing the CHEST/Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines for preventing exacerbations. Npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 25, 15023.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/npjpcrm.2015.23 

WebMD. (2016). COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)-Treatment Overview. WebMD. Retrieved 2 January 2016, from  http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/tc/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-treatment-overview

COPD
The author of this report has been asked to do a brief report on the disease that has come to be known as COPD. COPD is short for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. As part of this report, there will be a brief description of the factors related to COPD and how they influence the development and progression of the disease as defined by the guidelines in the source used. That source is from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. The publication being used is their latest version of their global strategy for the diagnosis, management and prevention of the disease. The edition in question was published in April 2015.

Within the GOLD guidelines, there is a specific section early in the document that specifically pertains to the development and progression of the disease and that section appears on the fourth and fifth page of the document. When it comes…...

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References

GOLD. (2015). Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of COPD.

GOLD COPD. Retrieved 25 October 2015, from  http://www.goldcopd.org/uploads/users 

/files/GOLD_Report_2015_Apr2.pdf

family copes with COPD
COPD Nursing Intervention: Patient and Family Coping

The objective of this work in writing is to analyze current literature and apply various nursing approaches to a family experiencing a complex health challenge related to their current clinical practice experience.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a "progressive illness characterized by airflow obstruction and dyspnoea that afflicts over 12 million people and represents a leading cause of death in the United States. Not surprisingly, COPD is often associated with emotional distress and reduced psychosocial adjustment, which can negatively affect physical functioning and impair quality of life. However, the psychosocial consequences of COPD remain largely untreated." (Blumenthal, et al., 2009)

Coping with COPD and Impact on Patient's Family

The Journal of Family Practice article written by Fisher and Weihs (2000) reports that the National Working Group on Family-Based Interventions in Chronic Disease:

"…identified potential mechanisms by which the relational context of the family…...

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References

Arne, M. et al. (2007) COPD patients' perspectives at the time of diagnosis. Primary Care Respiratory Journal; 16: 4, 215 -- 221 in: Kelly, Carol and Lymes, D. (2008) Psychological effects of chronic lung disease. Nursing Times; 104: 47, 82 -- 85.

Blumenthal, James A., et al. (2009) Caregiver-Associated Coping Skills Training for Patients with COPD; background, design, and methodological issues for the INSPIRE-II Study. Clinical Trails 2009 April 6(2). Retrieved from:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2690229/ 

Kelly, Carol and Lynmes, D. (2008) Psychological effects of chronic lung disease. Nursing Times; 104: 47, 82 -- 85.

MacNaughton, Kathi (2009) COPD Caregiver Perspectives -- Dealing with Depression. Health Central COPD Connection. 1 Aug 2009. Retrieved from:  http://www.healthcentral.com/copd/c/96870/80962/perspectives

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
COPD

COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Exacerbation Prevention

The treatment objectives for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) outlined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease are two-fold: (1) the immediate relief of symptoms and (2) the long-term management of disease (GICOPD, 2013). Patients will present in the clinic with shortness of breath, a chronic cough, or production of sputum and a complete patient history will often reveal pulmonary exposure to environmental contaminants. A COPD diagnosis is typically made when the FEV1/FVC ratio is less than 0.70 as determined by spirometry. atings of disease severity are based on post-bronchodilator FEV1. The patient should also be evaluated and treated for common comorbidities, such as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, depression, motor impairment, and osteoporosis.

Long-term management of COPD focuses on the relief of symptoms and treatment of comorbidities (GICOPD, 2013). Smokers are encouraged to enter a smoking cessation program, which…...

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References

GICOPD. (2013). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (updated 2013). Retrieved from:  

What is your primary diagnosis for this patient at this time (Support the decision for your diagnosis with pertinent positives and negatives from the case)?The primary diagnosis for the presenting client is moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (ICD-10-J44.9). A COPD diagnosis is given if the FEV1/FVC predicted is less than 0.7 percent (Haynes, 2018). The client reports an FEV1/FVC of 0.52, which is indicative of diagnostic airflow obstruction. The FEV1/FVC ratio of...

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FDA (2012). Foradil Aerolizer: Highlights of Prescribing Information. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/020831s028lbl.pdf

Global Initiative for COPD (2018). Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management and Prevention. Global Initiative for COPD. Retrieved from https://goldcopd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/WMS-GOLD-2018-Feb-Final-to-print-v2.pdf

Haynes, J. M. (2018). Basic Spirometry Testing and Interpretation for the Primary Care Provider. Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy, 54(4), Doi: 10.29390/cjrt-2018-017

Hurst, J. R. (2018). Consolidation and Exacerbation of COPD. Medical Sciences, 6(2), 44-51.

Scientific literature review on COPD
This review and analysis seeks to show comparisons between the long-acting effects of tiotropium versus ipratropium in the reduction of exacerbation risk and referrals related to COPD in COPD patients. The data in this study was acquired from the General Practice data base for research (GPD). The study shows that patients subjected to tiotropium treatment suffered severe COPD compared to those treated with ipratropium (Griffin et al. 2008). The review also focused on when that medication is administered and the accompanying concomitant application of the inhaler and nebulizer relative to the quality of life, efficacy and symptoms of the patient. A study in which COPD patients of over 50 of age were randomly placed in three groups, i.e. inhaler, nebulizer and concomitant treatment was done. St. George's espiratory Questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The most significant improvements in the quality of life were…...

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Griffin, J., Lee, S., Caiado, M., Kesten, S., & Price, D. (2008). Comparison of tiotropium bromide and combined ipratropium/salbutamol for the treatment of COPD: a UK General Practice Research Database 12-month follow-up study. Prim Care Respir J, 17(2), 104-10.

Tashkin, D. P., Klein, G. L., Colman, S. S., Zayed, H., & Schonfeld, W. H. (2007). Comparing COPD treatment: nebulizer, metered dose inhaler, and concomitant therapy. The American journal of medicine, 120(5), 435-441.

HPI: John Master, a 47-year-old male, visits Doctor Ps office presenting with a productive cough with haemoptysis, wheezing, and shortness of breath. He indicates that the cough has been intermittent. He also complains of pleuritic chest pain. John Master indicates that he feels well at rest but when working, he markedly gets short of breath. The patient also indicates that over the last few weeks, he has not been as energetic as before.Background Notes: John Master happens to be a heavy smoker and admittedly smokes 1 cigarette pack a day. His father died of lung cancer 15 years ago. The patient is married and two children (a 9 year old son and a 6-year old girl)Examination: Examination revealed 87% oxygen saturation, increased respiratory rate at rest (23/min), and blood pressure 118/69?mm Hg. Further, John Masters heartbeat was 105/min (resting). The patient weighs 223 lbs and has a height of 59.…...

Essay Titles

The Role of Corticosteroids in Managing Acute COPD Exacerbations: A Balancing Act
Systemic versus Inhaled Steroids for COPD Exacerbation Treatment: Efficacy and Outcomes
The Controversy Surrounding Long-term Steroid Use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Optimizing Steroid Therapy in COPD Exacerbations: Evidence-Based Guidelines and Clinical Practice
Adverse Effects of Steroids in COPD Exacerbation Management: Navigating the Therapeutic Window


Essay Topics


The Role of Systemic Steroids in Reducing COPD Exacerbation Severity
This essay will explore the effectiveness of systemic steroids in managing COPD exacerbations, examining their impact on reducing inflammation, improving lung function, and shortening exacerbation duration.
The Comparative Efficacy of Inhaled and Oral Steroids in Treating COPD Exacerbations
This essay will compare the efficacy of inhaled and oral steroids in treating COPD exacerbations, evaluating their respective advantages and disadvantages, such as side…...

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GOLD 2022 Pocket Guide for COPD Management. Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), 2022, https://goldcopd.org/global-strategy-for-the-diagnosis-management-and-prevention-of-copd/recommendations.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). \"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in over 16s: diagnosis and management.\" NICE Guideline, no. 104, 2022,  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng104 .

Celli, Barbara R., et al. \"COPD Exacerbations: Current and Future Interventions.\" International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, vol. 13, 2018, pp. 2749-2761,  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6224543/ .

Barnes, Peter J. \"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.\" The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 387, no. 19, 2022, pp. 1822-1833, https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2110691.

COPD Exacerbation
differential diagnoses for Jane may be congestive heart failure (CHF), which could account for her dyspnea and be associated with her lifelong habit of smoking, exacerbated by a glass of wine in the evenings; it could possibly be treated by surgery, with the addition of eliminating smoking and alcohol. Peak expiratory flow can be measured to distinguish COPD from CHF. A second differential may be Alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), which could be indicated by the sputum, wheezing, and smoking. This is an inherited genetic condition and can be treated similarly to treating COPD (Stoller, Aboussouan, 2012). Bronchiectasis could be a third differential, but the absence of crackles could rule this out, though voluminous purulent sputum could signify it as a possibility; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs would be recommended for treatment. Pulmonary emboli may be a fourth diagnosis, and anticoagulation measures would need to be adopted to treat (Guyatt et al., 2012).…...

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Guyatt, G. et al. (2012). Antithrombic therapy and prevention of thrombosis. Chest,

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Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, 185(3): 246-259.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Smoking on COD Development and rogression:
    This essay could explore the relationship between smoking, which is a primary risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COD), and how it contributes to the onset and exacerbation of the disease. It might also delve into the mechanisms through which tobacco smoke induces lung damage and consider preventive strategies.

2. Innovations in COD Management: A Look into Current and Future Therapies:
    This topic would discuss the latest advancements in COD treatment, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. The essay could examine the effectiveness of existing medications, emerging treatments, pulmonary rehabilitation, and the potential impact of personalized medicine on patient outcomes.

3. The Role of Air ollution in Exacerbating COD:
    Here, the essay would investigate the role environmental factors, specifically air pollution, play in worsening COD symptoms and overall disease progression. Analysis could include discussing the types of pollutants involved, their…...

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Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). 2023 \"GOLD Reports.\" 2023 <

Wang, Chen et al. \"Biomarkers and peripheral arterial disease in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.\" The American Journal of Medicine vol. 129,6 (2016): 671-678.

Vogelmeier, Claus F., et al. \"Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2017 Report: GOLD Executive Summary.\" European Respiratory Journal vol. 49,3 (2017): 1700214.

Celli, Bartolome R., et al. \"Standards for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with COPD: a summary of the ATS/ERS position paper.\" European Respiratory Journal vol. 23,6 (2004): 932-946.

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Mrs. J CaseClinical Manifestations in Mrs. JSubjectively, Mrs. J presented with anxiety (she is worried her health is so bad she is going to die), difficulty breathing, exhaustion, and lack of strength to eat or drink. Objectively, she had an irregular heartbeat, elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, crackles in her lungs, hepatomegaly, and blood-tinged sputum. She also had fever and malaise, which could be symptoms of an acute infection which might have led to the acute decompensation of her chronic conditions (Caterino et al., 2019).Four Cardiovascular Conditions and InterventionThe cardiovascular conditions Mrs. J is at risk for include hypertension, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease.Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to left ventricular hypertrophy and ultimately heart failure (Slivnick & Lampert, 2019). Antihypertensive drugs such as enalapril can be administered, along with lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise.Atrial fibrillation can cause heart failure due to rapid heart rate…...

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ReferencesCaterino, J. M., Kline, D. M., Leininger, R., Southerland, L. T., Carpenter, C. R., Baugh, C. W., ... & Stevenson, K. B. (2019). Nonspecific symptoms lack diagnostic accuracy for infection in older patients in the emergency department. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(3), 484-492.Cerón-Pisa, N., Shafiek, H., Martín-Medina, A., Verdú, J., Jordana-Lluch, E., Escobar-Salom, M., ... & Cosío, B. G. (2022). Effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids on the Innate Immunological Response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection in Patients with COPD. International journal of molecular sciences, 23(15), 8127.Seo, Y., Lee, H. J., Ha, E. J., & Ha, T. S. (2022). 2021 KSCCM clinical practice guidelines for pain, agitation, delirium, immobility, and sleep disturbance in the intensive care unit. Acute and Critical Care, 37(1), 1-25.Slivnick, J., & Lampert, B. C. (2019). Hypertension and heart failure. Heart failure clinics, 15(4), 531-541.Watson, M. P., Bennett, M., Hamilton, C., Hill, L., & McNally, O. (2022). Rate vs rhythm: beta blockers and antiarrhythmics as pharmacological options for the treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 17(11), 1-7.Yang, T., Mei, X., Tackie-Yarboi, E., Akere, M. T., Kyoung, J., Mell, B., ... & Joe, B. (2022). Identification of a gut commensal that compromises the blood pressure-lowering effect of ester angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Hypertension, 79(8), 1591-1601.

```html Steroids in COD Exacerbation

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterized by airflow limitation and inflammation in the airways. Exacerbations of COD are episodes of acute worsening of symptoms, including increased cough, sputum production, and dyspnea. These exacerbations can lead to hospitalizations, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality.

Steroids, such as corticosteroids, are commonly used in the management of COD exacerbations to reduce airway inflammation and improve symptoms. They are believed to work by decreasing the production of inflammatory mediators and immune cells involved in the inflammatory response in the airways.

The use of steroids in the treatment of COD exacerbations is recommended by guidelines from organizations like the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) and the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society. Steroids can be administered orally, intravenously, or through inhalation, depending on the severity of the exacerbation.

While steroids are effective in reducing inflammation and improving…...

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Case Study eport of Eddie: Acute espiratory Failure with Underlying COPDToday, approximately 10% of all intensive care unit admissions as well as almost one-quarter (24%) of all patients that require mechanical ventilation, are due to acute respiratory failure (Parcha et al., 2021). The purpose of this case study report is to provide an assessment of Eddie, a 50-year-old male recently admitted to the intensive care unit with acute respiratory failure. The case study report begins by providing a brief description of acute respiratory failure, including its pathophysiology, subtypes, causes, and diagnostic criteria. The next section provides a critical analysis of Eddie\\\'s presentation on admission to intensive care, linking it to pathophysiology, physical assessment findings, and diagnostic tests, to arrive at a diagnosis of Eddie\\\'s acute respiratory failure. In addition, the case study report evaluates and describes the ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch that was identified in Eddie\\\'s diagnosis. In addition, an interpretation…...

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1. An overview of bronchiectasis: its causes, symptoms, and treatment options
2. The impact of bronchiectasis on quality of life and daily functioning
3. The role of genetic factors in the development of bronchiectasis
4. The relationship between bronchiectasis and other respiratory conditions, such as COPD and asthma
5. The importance of early diagnosis and management in bronchiectasis
6. The challenges of managing bronchiectasis in children versus adults
7. The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation programs for individuals with bronchiectasis
8. The potential complications of untreated or poorly managed bronchiectasis
9. The role of patient education and self-management strategies in bronchiectasis care
10. The advancements in research and treatment options....

1. The ethical and legal implications of smoking bans in public places
2. The impact of secondhand smoke on non-smokers and the necessity of smoke-free environments
3. The role of tobacco companies in promoting and perpetuating smoking habits
4. The effectiveness of anti-smoking campaigns and policies in reducing smoking rates
5. The relationship between smoking and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression
6. The cultural and social factors that contribute to smoking initiation and addiction
7. The economic costs of smoking-related healthcare and the burden on the healthcare system
8. The role of government regulation in decreasing smoking prevalence and promoting public health
9. The potential....

Persuasive No-Smoking Essay Topics in MLA Format

Introduction:

The harmful effects of smoking on individuals and society have been extensively documented and scientifically proven. In light of this compelling evidence, it is imperative to advocate for comprehensive smoke-free policies to protect public health and promote a smoke-free future. This essay will explore persuasive topics that highlight the detrimental impacts of smoking, advocate for its cessation, and support the implementation of effective smoke-free measures.

Topic 1: The Devastating Health Consequences of Smoking

Discuss the severe health risks associated with smoking, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory illnesses.
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Title: The Deleterious Impact of Smoking: Unraveling the Complexities of Nicotine Addiction and its Grave Public Health Consequences

Introduction:

Smoking, a prevalent vice, has emerged as a global public health crisis, exacting a devastating toll on individuals, societies, and economies. Despite the overwhelming evidence of its detrimental effects, tobacco use persists, ensnaring millions in its addictive grip. This essay aims to delve into the complex and thought-provoking dimensions of smoking, examining the insidious nature of nicotine addiction and its far-reaching consequences.

Body Paragraph 1: The Allure and Peril of Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine, the primary psychoactive component in tobacco, acts as a potent stimulant, producing....