Epidemiology, treatment, disposition and outcome of patients with acute exacerbation of COPD presenting to emergency departments in Australia and South East Asia: An AANZDEM study

ConclusionPatients treated in ED for AECOPD commonly arrive by ambulance, have a high admission rate and significant in‐hospital mortality. Compliance with evidence‐based treatments in ED is suboptimal affording an opportunity to improve care and potentially outcomes.

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Source: Respirology - February 1, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Anne Maree Kelly, Anna Holdgate, Gerben Keijzers, Sharon Klim, Colin A. Graham, Simon Craig, Win Sen Kuan, Peter Jones, Charles Lawoko, Said Laribi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research