DECAF score at admission as a tool to predict clinical outcome in acute exacerbation of COPD

Background: The Dyspnea, Eosinopenia, Consolidation, Acidemia, and Atrial Fibrillation (DECAF) score at presentation is designed to predict the risk of death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aims and Objectives: To study the DECAF score at admission to predict the cl...

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Main Authors: Jacinth Preethi J, Manikandan V, Vinoth R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2024-03-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/59788