This companion to the powerful evidence-based guidelines provides a succinct reference to the complete document. Features a brief summary, recommendations and conclusions for each guideline topic.

The most up-to-date, critical information you need about COPD in a quick reference format. Explains components of management of stable COPD, along with a COPD Guideline Algorithm in an easy-to-follow flowchart. Contains tables that define the levels of exacerbations of COPD, and the characteristics and therapies at each stage, from at-risk to severe. Also includes three drug administration and dosage tables. Recommendations for COPD management are derived from the ACCP/ACP-ASIM Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD and the GOLD guidelines (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization. Highly useful for the practitioner and educator alike.