Management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in ICU and promotion of smoking cessation.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasingly significant health problem. Pathophysiological effects of smoking are outlined in this paper. Management of patients with COPD in ICU is discussed. Treatment options available to treat COPD patients are described. Health promotion and aids available to assist cessation of smoking are discussed.
Adult ICU, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT. Ballymoy@hotmail.com
L
L
O'Connell
D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods*