This post is part of the bleeding edge series–you have been warned!

What you'll hear….

Two Phenotypes of Critical COPDers

Severe Bronchospastic Crisis Hypercapneic Encephalopathy

This episode primarily talks about #2

The New Reflex Actions for Coma/AMS

Check Fingerstick

Look at the Pupils/Resp Rate

Look for Stigmata of Seizure/Recently Completed Seizure

Get a VBG

The Controlled Burn for Hypercapneic Encephalopathy in COPD

This is the bleeding edge part. I am super-curious to hear what you think. Place your comments below.

Articles to Read

Now on to the Podcast…