Features of hospitalisations for acute exacerbation of COPD resulting in death

Background. Hospitalisation periods for the acute exacerbation phase of COPD are a strain on health facilities and entail high rates of hospital mortality. The aim of this study was to ascertain the characteristics of treatment periods resulting in death and the risk factors involved on the basis of...

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Main Authors: T. Kinnunen, O. Säynäjäkangas, T. Keistinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/504