Discussion Post
After completing your assigned readings, can anyone answer the following questions in our Hospital Medicine text?
• What conditions mimic an acute exacerbation of COPD and require different diagnostic and treatment modalities?
• What impatient therapeutic modalities reduce mortality or length of stay for patients with exacerbation of COPD?
• What are the indications for noninvasive ventilation for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD?
• Explain the therapeutic interventions that you would consider and discuss with a patient at the time of discharge following an acute exacerbation of COPD?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.