Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This video explains the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, associated diagnostic tests, treatments including medications, and nursing considerations/patient teaching for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pathophysiology of emphysema and chronic bronchitis are discussed. You may also find these videos helpful: Pulmonary Embolus:    • Pulmonary Embolus (PE)   Pneumothorax & Hemothorax:    • Pneumothorax & Hemothorax #criticalcare #e...   Chest Tubes & Chest Drainage Systems:    • Chest Tubes & Chest Drainage Systems   Pleural Effusion:    • Pleural effusion   Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):    • Pleural effusion   Acute Respiratory Failure:    • Acute Respiratory Failure   Asthma:    • Asthma   Respiratory Medications:    • Respiratory Medications   Pneumothorax & Hemothorax:    • Pneumothorax & Hemothorax #criticalcare #e...   Pleural Effusion:    • Pleural effusion   Mechanical Ventilation:    • Mechanical Ventilation   Artificial Airways & Intubation:    • Artificial Airways & Intubation   Tension Pneumothorax:    • Tension Pneumothorax #emergencyresponse #n...