A STUDY OF SERUM ELECTROLYTES AND SERUM LACTATE IN ACUTE EXACERBATION OF COPD
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Acute Exacerbation of COPD; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Serum Electrolytes; Serum Lactate; Dyselectrolytemia; Hyponatremia; Hypokalemia; Hypochloremia; Hypocalcemia; Arterial Blood Gas; Hypercapnia; Hypoxemia; Respiratory failure; ICU Admission; Prognostic MarkersAbstract
Background: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a major driver of COPD-related morbidity and healthcare utilization. Electrolyte derangements and elevated serum lactate are frequently observed during exacerbations and may reflect the severity of respiratory failure and systemic stress.
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Harshavardhan L, Chikkahonnaiah P. Serum electrolyte profile in acute exacerbation of COPD. Int J Sci Stud. 2016;4(9):31–3.
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