Respiratory Distress, Intubation, COPD, Pneumothorax

Severe COPD Exacerbation

Goals and Objectives

Objectives (Medical and CRM):

• Recognize signs of and consequences of COPD exacerbation.
  • Acute management of COPD exacerbation.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of pneumothorax post intubation.
  • Acute management of pneumothorax including chest tube insertion.