COPD
In this chapter, you will find Canadian guidelines for the treatment of COPD exacerbations and long term control. We have also provided links to scoring tools to assess severity of COPD at baseline.
Student Resources
Tools
COPD Assessment Test (CAT)
| Purpose | Determine impact of COPD on one’s daily life. |
| Type of Resource | Scoring tool |
| Included | Tool consists of a variety of factors which may impact one’s daily life. |
| Student Bottom Line | When patients are initially diagnosed with COPD, use the CAT score to determine the impact the condition is having on one’s life. The score can then be used to determine initial drug therapy (also recommend calculating mMRC). |
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Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnea Scale
| Purpose | Determine patients’ baseline dyspnea from daily activities. |
| Type of Resource | Scoring tool |
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| Student Bottom Line | When patients are initially diagnosed with COPD, use the mMRC score to determine severity of COPD at baseline. |
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Guidelines
Gold Guidelines
| Purpose | Recommended treatment options for COPD patients (in both hospital and community settings). |
| Type of Resource | Guidelines |
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| Student Bottom Line | Use this resource to determine the best treatment option for patients diagnosed with COPD. |
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definition
shortness of breath