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Published: Jan. 23, 2023, 8 a.m.

Pro Tips & Practical Insights from Dr. Jim O\u2019Brien
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\nAre acute COPD exacerbations taking the wind out of YOUR sails? Join us as we navigate the stormy waters that can be AECOPD with our guest expert,\xa0 Dr. Jim O\u2019Brien\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 from National Jewish Health Center.
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\nShow Segments
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• Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
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• What is a COPD\xa0
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• Case from Kashlak - Natalie Harrison
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• Knee jerk reaction: Determining level of illness & disposition
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• Initial work-up considerations
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• What\u2019s in your differential?
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• The second-order assessment - shuffling the differential, honing in on the patient
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• AECOPD: Triggers & Pathophysiology
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• Treatment Pearls I: Steroids
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• Treatment Pearls II: Antibiotics
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• Treatment Pearls III: Bronchodilators
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• Treatment Pearls IV: Oxygen Therapy
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• Preparing for discharge
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• Take home points
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• Lightning Round! Getting to know Dr. O\u2019Brien &\xa0 Picks of the Week*
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• Outro
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\nCredits
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• Writer & Producer:\xa0 Cyrus Askin MD
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• Show Notes, Infographic & Cover Art: Cyrus Askin MD\xa0
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• Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD & Cyrus Askin MD\xa0 \xa0
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• Reviewer:\xa0 Sai Achi, MD MBA\xa0
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• Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
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• Technical Production: PodPaste
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• Guest: Jim O\u2019Brien MD
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\nFull Transcript available HERE
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