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

* Resp Med 2011;105:1109

Now on to the Podcast...