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BAP-65 score for acute COPD exacerbation

In-hospital mortality risk in acute COPD exacerbation.

BAP-65 score for acute COPD exacerbation
Age
years
BUN ≥25 mg/dL (urea ≥8.9 mmol/L)
Altered mental status
GCS <14 or new disorientation/stupor.
Pulse ≥109 bpm
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When to use

  • Early risk stratification of patients admitted with an acute exacerbation of COPD.

Formula

Count of BUN ≥25 mg/dL, Altered mental status, Pulse ≥109. Class I: 0 criteria and age <65; II: 0 criteria and age ≥65; III: 1; IV: 2; V: 3.

References

  1. Shorr AF, Sun X, Johannes RS, et al. Chest. 2011;140(5):1177-1183.