The prognostic value of hypophosphatemia in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Conclusion Hypophosphatemia may contribute to an increase in the COPD exacerbation, the need for ventilation, the duration of ventilation, and may contribute with other factors in increase in the rate of mortality. Therefore, monitoring and correcting its level is imperative.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research