Predictors of mortality in patients of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A prospective observational study
Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) result in increased morbidity, mortality and tremendous socioeconomic burden. Predicting inhospital mortality may aid prognostication, planning for the site of care, i.e., ward versus intensive care units, and better i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2018;volume=7;issue=2;spage=77;epage=82;aulast=Kumar |