Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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.McRory, Douglas C. is the author of 'Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756721992 and ISBN 0756721997.