1068: ICU ADMISSIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH MILD TO SEVERE COPD: RESULTS FROM THE TEXACOLD STUDY

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Methods: The present study was based on data obtained in a 2 years prospective trial in COPD patients (TEXACOLD Study). Patients included were≥ 45 years with a smoking history of≥ 10 pack years, GOLD stage 1–3 and≥ 1 exacerbation during the past 3 years. Data regarding ICU admissions during follow-up were collected. Data from the general population were retrieved from the NICE-registry. Statistical comparisons were performed with Fisher-exact test and expressed in odds ratios (OR). Results: 301 patients were randomized in the RCT. Age (yrs): 66.1±9.5, female sex: 122 (40.5%); pack-years: 49.0±34.3; GOLD 1: 40 (13.3%); GOLD 2: 165 (54.8%); GOLD 3: 96 (31.9%). During 2-year follow-up, 26 patients were admitted to the ICU. Age (yrs): 67.7±10.3 female sex: 4 (15.4%); pack-years: 43.6±22.8; GOLD 1: 3 (11.5%); GOLD 2: 19 (73.1%); GOLD 3: 4 (15.4%). Admission diagnosis: medical 14 (53.8 …

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2016

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