Home care for respiratory problems.
This article reviews current recommendations for the home care of geriatric patients with chronic pulmonary disease. Special attention is given to new bronchodilators, indications for home oxygen and ventilator use, as well as the use of nasal CPAP in elderly sleep apnea patients. The necessity of do not resuscitate (DNR) orders is also discussed.
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Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Section, Oklahoma University, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
D000368:Aged; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents