Hypophosphatemia and weaning of Mechanically Ventilated patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease during acute exacerbations

ConclusionIn the light of the previous results Hypophosphatemia (1.5 - 2.5  mg/dL) was associated with poor prognosis in terms of longer durations of mechanical ventilations and higher ICU mortality rates in mechanically ventilated patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), Hypophosphatemia should be included in initial assessmen t of such patients to stratify them.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research