BAP-65 score for risk stratification in acute exacerbations of COPD
Stratified risks are in-hospital mortality & mechanical ventilation requirement.
Based on information available at initial hospital presentation...
<-- BUN greater than or equal to 25 mg/dL?
<-- Altered Mental Status (initial Glasgow Coma score < 14 or a designation by the physician of disorientation, stupor, or coma)?
<-- Pulse greater than or equal to 109 beats/minute?
<-- Age greater than 65 years?
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Interpretation: score interpretationscore=(bun)+(ms)+(pulse)+(age); score>29?'Class V - 26.2 percent in-hospital mortality, 54.6 percent require mechanical ventilation':score>19?'Class IV - 12.7 percent in-hospital mortality, 30.1 percent require mechanical ventilation.':score>9?'Class III - 3.7 percent in-hospital mortality, 8.4 percent require mechanical ventilation.':score>0?'Class II - 1.4 percent in-hospital mortality, 2.2 percent require mechanical ventilation.':'Class I - 0.5 percent in-hospital mortality, 2.1 percent require mechanical ventilation.'
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