A two-minute bedside assessment is associated with ED disposition and 30-day mortality in COPD exacerbations: The Barthel Index.
BACKGROUND Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are a leading cause of emergency department (ED) attendance, yet admission decisions lack validated bedside tools. OBJECTIVES To identify predictors of admission and 30-day mortality in ED AECOPD, test whether they differ by ARF status,...