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Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

NICE NG115 / GOLD 2024 management of AECOPD — controlled oxygen, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antibiotics, NIV.

Source: NICE NG115; GOLD 2024

Step 1 of ~7
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Assessment

ABCDE. ABG essential. CXR, ECG, FBC, U&E, CRP, sputum culture if purulent. Confirm prior COPD diagnosis. NEWS2 for severity.

Related

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.