Older age, disease severity and co-morbidities independently predict mortality in critically ill patients with COPD exacerbation
Open Access
- 30 August 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by E.U. European Publishing in Pneumon
- Vol. 34 (2), 1-10
- https://doi.org/10.18332/pne/139637
Abstract
Introduction: Mechanically ventilated critically ill patients with acute COPD exacerbation (AECOPD) have significantly higher rates of morbidity and mortality compared to patients hospitalized for AECOPD but not requiring ventilatory support. The aim of this study was to describe the...Keywords
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