Archivos de bronconeumología
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Sep 2016
Observational StudyPatient Outcome after Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Requiring Non-invasive Ventilation during Hospitalization.
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) during hospitalization for acute hypercapnic exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been shown to be effective, but data on the prognosis of such patients is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate in-hospital and long-term outcome in patients with COPD exacerbations requiring NIV treatment during hospitalization. ⋯ Life expectancy after a COPD exacerbation requiring NIV treatment is short. Baseline blood counts and day 2 arterial blood gases levels may predict in-hospital mortality. The strongest indicators of poorer long-term outcome were advanced age and lower albumin. Such patients may need closer follow-up.