Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Year: 2001
Pages: 256
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756721997

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Douglas C. McRory (a.); John M. Eisenberg & Douglas B. Kamerow (preface). This report describes evidence about the clinical assessment & management of patients presenting with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a frequent cause of health care utilization, mortality, & decreased quality of life. Databases searched were MEDLINE, EMBASE, & the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. Chapters: introduction; methodology; results (clinical assessment, selected treatment strategies, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation); conclusions (clinical assessment, prognosis, antibiotics, bronchodilating drugs, corticosteroids, mucous clearance strategies); & future research. Evidence tables & bibliography. Illustrated.

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