BLVR 101 Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) 101 covers the concepts behind this nonsurgical intervention for COPD. The pathophysiology of hyperinflation and associated deconditioning is reviewed, as well as the rationale behind volume reduction. The presentation provides an overview of the procedure, the evidence to support it, and how health care professionals can support potential candidates through the process. Included patient materials assist HCPs in explaining the concepts and procedure to potential candidates. BLVR 101 Basic BLVR 101 Basic BLVR 101 (basic): This PDF version of BLVR 101 covers the core concepts (including patient-facing materials) and is suitable for viewing on all platforms Download BLVR 101 Basic > BLVR 101 Enhanced BLVR 101 Enhanced BLVR 101 (enhanced): This PDF version of BLVR 101 includes additional information and context for educational/instructional purposes. It is best viewed using a standalone PDF program, such as Adobe Acrobat. Download BLVR 101 Enhanced > BLVR 101 Full BLVR 101 Full BLVR 101 (full): This PPT version of BLVR 101 is a complete slideshow, including speaker notes, ready for immediate presentation. It can be viewed in common presentation viewer software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. Download BLVR 101 Full > < Return to The 101 Library
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This page was reviewed on February 7, 2023 by the COPD Foundation Content Review and Evaluation Committee.