II. Indications
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COPD Exacerbation
- Estimate mortality risk and Mechanical Ventilation risk
III. Criteria (one point for each positive criteria)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) >25
- Altered Mental Status
- Pulse > 109 beats/min
- Age > 65 years
IV. Interpretation
- Score 0: Class 1 (Mortality 0.5%)
- Score 1: Class 2 (Mortality 1.4%)
- Score 2: Class 3 (Mortality 3.7%)
- Score 3: Class 4 (Mortality 12.7%)
- Score 4: Class 5 (Mortality 26.2%)