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Advice of management of patients presenting with acute asthma exacerbation.Keywords: Asthma, asthma attack, asthma exacerbation, BTS Asthma, asthma guideline, asthma guidance, RCHT asthma.

Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Pathway as in Appendix 3. of the main guidelines - Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Guideline.

Advice on the diagnosis and management of acute exacerbations of COPD.

This policy sets out an approved documented process whereby the risks associated with diagnostic testing procedures in Respiratory are managed.

Advice on the diagnosis and management of community acquired pneumonia.Keywords: Pneumonia, CURB65 score, antibiotics.

To provide guidance for all staff caring for patients in an Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) in situ.

These guidelines are intended to be used in all clinical areas of RCHT where chest drains are placed.They cover indications for chest drain insertion, technique of insertion, care for drain and drainage system and drain removal.

Local safety standards in invasive procedures in relation to endobronchial ultrasound guided bronchoscopy including sampling by transbronchial needle aspiration.Keywords: LocSSIP, Endobronchial, ultrasound, guided, bronchoscopy, transbronchial, needle, aspiration.

Guidance on the administration of both Alteplase and Dornase alfa in the treatment of empyema. The aim of intrapleural Alteplase and Dornase alfa treatment is to thin this fluid and unite these separate fluid pockets, to help encourage successful drainage. Prompt therapeutic intervention with a treatment such as this has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality as well as hospital stays and healthcare costs.

Guidelines on appropriate Long Term Home Oxygen Prescribing.Keywords: Long term Home Oxygen, HOOF, prescribing.

Guidance for clinicians at RCHT on the management and treatment of suspected/confirmed PE.Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism, thrombolysis, PE.

The aim of this procedure is to provide guidance for all healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of NIV and to ensure that this is done both safely and effectively.

Guideline for Pleural Clinical Nurse Specialist to undertake pleural procedures

The purpose of this guideline is to assist in pleural procedures ensuring a prompt diagnosis and facilitating safe and effective treatment.The areas covered are:Management of a unilateral pleural effusionManagement of:• Primary spontaneous pneumothorax• Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax

Policy for the prescription, administration and monitoring of emergency oxygen in adults.Keywords: Oxygen, reservoir mask, hypercapnic, respiratory, oxygen therapy, oximetry, saturation.

A guideline to show health professionals how high quality diagnostic spirometry can be delivered.

Guideline for the use of HFNO (High flow nasal oxygen) in adult inpatients in Cornwall.Keywords: HFNO Oxygen High Flow.