Monday, November 19, 2012

Category: COPD On-line Resource

The Four STEPs to Becoming COPD Prepared from the COPD Alliance.


The unified voice of the COPD Alliance promotes early diagnosis of COPD through enhanced awareness and understanding of this preventable and treatable disease using the acronym S.T.E.P.

Screen patients at risk
Test and diagnose utilizing spirometry when indicated
Educate patients about COPD
Provide appropriate medical care and support

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Category: Physical Assessment - FLOWCHART



Basic Classification & Severity of Wheeze

(Refer first to post of SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009)







Category: Physical Assessment - FLOWCHART



Basic Classification & Severity of Crackles

(REFER FIRST TO POST OF SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009)