All triage presentations
Respiratory

COPD exacerbation

ED triage front-load checklist

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Lead with the essentials

  1. 1Baseline respiratory status and SpO2/O2
  2. 2Change from baseline
  3. 3Increased/change in sputum
  4. 4Fever
  5. 5Wheeze vs diminished sounds
  6. 6Current work of breathing
  7. 7Previous ICU/intubation
  8. 8Bronchodilators/O2 and response
Front-load

Key points

  • Baseline respiratory status and SpO2/O2.
  • Change from baseline.
  • Increased/change in sputum.
  • Fever.
  • Wheeze vs diminished sounds.
  • Current work of breathing.
  • Previous ICU/intubation.
  • Bronchodilators/O2 and response.