A 62-year-old man with COPD (FEV1 40% predicted) presents with increased dyspnoea, increased sputum volume and purulence over 3 days. He is mildly feb...

Question

A 62-year-old man with COPD (FEV1 40% predicted) presents with increased dyspnoea, increased sputum volume and purulence over 3 days. He is mildly febrile but haemodynamically stable and able to eat and drink. According to COPD-X guidelines, what is the most appropriate management setting?

Accepted Answer

Hospital admission with systemic corticosteroids and antibiotics

Answer

Manage at home with increased SABA only

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ICU admission for non-invasive ventilation

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Immediate intubation and ventilation

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No treatment required

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Acute exacerbation of COPD

A 62-year-old man with COPD (FEV1 40% predicted) presents with increased dyspnoea, increased sputum volume and purulence over 3 days. He is mildly febrile but haemodynamically stable and able to eat and drink. According to COPD-X guidelines, what is the most appropriate management setting?