RT Book, Section A1 Staton, Gerald W. A1 Satterwhite, Lewis A2 McKean, Sylvia C. A2 Ross, John J. A2 Dressler, Daniel D. A2 Brotman, Daniel J. A2 Ginsberg, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 56214399 T1 Chapter 239. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease T2 Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine YR 2012 FD 2012 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-160389-8 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56214399 RD 2024/03/28 AB What conditions can mimic an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and require different diagnostic and treatment modalities?What inpatient therapeutic modalities can help reduce mortality or length of stay for patients with exacerbation of COPD?What medications should be utilized for a patient who is being discharged after an acute exacerbation of COPD to prevent further exacerbations?What are the appropriate situations for use of noninvasive ventilation for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD?Other than medications, what modalities need to be considered and discussed with a patient at the time of discharge after an acute exacerbation of COPD?