Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2901869 | Chest | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The BAP-65 system captures severity of illness and represents a simple tool to categorize patients with AECOPD as to their risk for adverse outcomes. BAP-65 also correlates with measures of resource use. BAP-65 may represent a useful adjunct in the initial assessment of AECOPDs.
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Authors
Andrew F. MD, MPH, FCCP, Xiaowu PhD, Richard S. MD, Ayla BA, Ying P. PhD,