Predictors of mortality in COPD exacerbation cases presenting to the respiratory intensive care unit
Abstract Background Studies report high in-hospital mortality of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) especially for those requiring admission to an intensive care unit. Recognizing factors associated with mortality in these patients could reduce health care costs and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01657-4 |