In this episode, Raluca (ICU Nurse) will be talking to Chris (ICU consultant) about a hypothetical patient called Robert who was admitted with an exacerbation of COPD.

Join us to find out more about:

-Type 1 and Type 2 Respiratory Failure

-What to get ready at your bedspace for this admission

-What you may want to get from the handover

-Escalation of treatment

-Use of Non-Invasive Ventilations

Research mentioned:

1. British Thoracic Society: https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/
   
2. NICE: https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/exacerbations-of-copd#content=view-node:nodes-oxygen-therapy
   
3. Guidelines COPD, NIV: https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/quality-improvement/guidelines/niv/
   

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Enjoy the episode!

Raluca Vagner- Intensive Care Nurse @RalucaVagner

Chris Gough- Intensive Care Consultant @GoughCJ

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