Big Blow for Copd, A

Synopsis: A clinical study module for nurse training that improve the contribution of the primary care team to the early diagnosis and effective care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in accordance with British Thoracic Society guidelines. Covers epidemiology, diagnosis, spirometry and reversibility testing. Experts define COPD and compare and contrast the basic pathology of COPD with asthma and consider the corresponding drug treatments. Looks at the impact of COPD on sufferers and their families, health services and society. Shows the assessment and management of patients with mild, moderate and serious COPD, including ways in which nurses can help patients to maximise their quality of life.
Series: Nursing Times Changing Practice, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.
Year of production: 1999
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £12.95 (inclusive)
Documentation: Accompanying notes.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: respiratory diseases; respiratory system