Open AccessOutcomes associated with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder requiring hospitalization
Author(s) -
Gajanan S Gaude,
Rajesh Bp,
Alisha Chaudhury,
Jyothi Hattiholi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.164150
Subject(s) - medicine , copd , spirometry , underweight , exacerbation , emergency medicine , intensive care medicine , asthma , overweight , obesity
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (AECOPD) are known to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality and have a significant socioeconomic impact. The factors that determine frequent hospital readmissions for AECOPD are poorly understood. The present study was done to ascertain failures rates following AECOPD and to evaluate factors associated with frequent readmissions.