Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Chopping rescue choppers? Air ambo service plans raise ire of small towns
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Chopping rescue choppers? Air ambo service plans raise ire of small towns
Thursday 26 April 2018, 11:15 AM

Local knowledge is key in many helicopter rescues, say opponents of the proposed axing of some local air ambulance bases
Plans to change the country’s air ambulance services have seen protests in provincial towns and GPs worried about patient safety. Keira Stephenson takes a look at the proposal
There’s never been a situation when the pilots haven’t been able to drop everything and respond to an emergency within minutes
GPs have come to t, Paramedics, Rescue helicopter crew
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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