The predictive value of modified risk scores in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to evaluate the performance of CREWS (Chronic Respiratory Early Warning Score), S-NEWS (Salford-National Early Warning Score), qNEWS (Quick National Early Warning Score), NEWS (National Early Warning Score), and qSOFA (Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) scores in predicting mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and the need for mechanical ventilation (MV) of patients presented with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). This retrospective cohort study was conducted in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital between January 1 and December 31, 2019. The patients with AECOPD and aged ≥ 18 were included. Patients who were transferred from another center and whose data could not be reached were excluded. Demographic inform

SUBMITTER: Ilhan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9296366 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature