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COPD Exacerbation Decision Tool

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COPD Exacerbation Decision Tool, BAP-65

  • Indications
  1. COPD Exacerbation
    1. Estimate mortality risk and Mechanical Ventilation risk
  • Criteria (one point for each positive criteria)
  1. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) >25
  2. Altered Mental Status
  3. Pulse > 109 beats/min
  4. Age > 65 years
  • Interpretation
  1. Score 0: Class 1 (Mortality 0.5%)
  2. Score 1: Class 2 (Mortality 1.4%)
  3. Score 2: Class 3 (Mortality 3.7%)
  4. Score 3: Class 4 (Mortality 12.7%)
  5. Score 4: Class 5 (Mortality 26.2%)
  • References
  1. Shorr (2011) Chest 140(5):1177-83 [PubMed]