Outcomes of COPD Patients in RICU Ain Shams University Hospital and ICU Mansura Chest Hospital

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease characterized by irreversible progressive, persistent, expiratory airflow limitation. Globally it is now ranked as the fifth leading cause of death. An exacerbation of COPD is characterized by an acute worsening of a patient's respiratory symptoms that result in change in treatment and increased utilization of health care resources. Most exacerbations can be managed in the outpatient setting; however, patients with more severe underlying disease or exacerbation may require hospitalization. Patients with acute exacerbation of COPD causing acute respiratory failure with severe hypoxia or persistent or severe respiratory acidosis, altered mental status, or hemodynamic instability require admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) for management. Aim of the Work: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the characteristics and clinical outcomes of COPD patients admitted to RICU in Ain Shams University Hospital and ICU Mansoura Chest Diseases Hospital. Study design: This was an observational study conducted on a total of 100 patients admitted to ICU with acute exacerbation of