Managing Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) for APPs
Managing acute exacerbation of COPD for APPs with guidance on diagnosis, treatment escalation, discharge planning and prevention strategies.
Management of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) for APPs is an important part of pulmonary frontline care. An acute exacerbation is a medical term for an episode where a person lung condition rapidly worsens. It is necessary for APPs to understand how to manage AECOPD, as the condition impacts a person's health severely, the chances of the person dying increases, and without prompt treatment, the health care system will be abused.
Optimizing acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) for APPs requires a systematic approach to determine and perform the following: diagnosis, treatment escalation, pharmacologic intervention, discharge coordination, and long term avoidance. APPs will appreciate the confidence to deliver safe and effective AECOPD care as the result of evidence-based instruction, expert assistance, and clinical updates provided in the COPD Community Network.
Managing acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) is an important task for APPs to limit the occurrence of complications, help in the improvement of patient outcomes, and treat the hospital readmissions. Advanced practice providers have the opportunity to provide thorough COPD care.
With the improvement of APPs ability to manage AECOPD and the increased long-term respiratory health of patients, the educational programs, expert recommendations, and collaborative networking that the COPD Community offers to be on the network bring this to fruition
