chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)
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Platform for 5- minute oral presentation on nursing assistant care of COPD, Wyndy Knox Carr and Sheri SasakiTRANSCRIPT
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Wyndy Knox Carr and Sheri SasakiJuly 25, 2009, NSCC Nursing Assistant
Program Presentation
Definition of COPD
• Permanent lung disease that obstructs airflow
• Two major types– Emphysema– Chronic
BronchitisSource: Robertson, Beverly, Nursing Assistants A
Basic Study Guide, 9th Edition, First Class
Books, Inc., Spokane, WA, 2009, p. 112.
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Signs and Symptoms of COPD
• Shortness of breath• Wheezing• Chronic cough • Recurring respiratory
infections
Treatment of COPD
• Medication– x
• Oxygen• Surgery
Tips for providing care
• Position for easy breathing– Fowler’s position
• Watch for breathing difficulties
• Report problems immediately
• Follow Doctor’s orders
• Pic: Fowler’s position?
Prevention of COPD
• Do not smoke!– Including 2nd and 3rd
hand smoking
• Avoid exposure to chemicals, lung irritants and air pollution
• Pic: no smoking, air pollutants