You never forget your most embarrassing nursing moment — especially when it happens in the middle of a critical situation. In this episode, Sarah recounts an unforgettable, cringe-worthy blunder during a rapid response call for a COPD patient in respiratory distress. Discover how she managed the patient’s COPD exacerbation and advocated for the patient’s care despite a lack of urgency from some on the medical team.
Sarah also dives into the pathophysiology of COPD and intervention strategies, evaluating the pros and cons of the various oxygen delivery modalities like non-rebreather masks and BiPAP. Curious how an awkward moment turned into a valuable lesson for COPD care? Tune in now!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The embarrassing BBQ incident
- Lessons from a COPD patient story
- Pathophysiology of COPD
- The truth about hypoxic drive
- Oxygen therapy and choosing the right delivery method for your patient
- When intubation is the best intervention
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