Crockett et al reported factors which can help to identify a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is likely to benefit from supplemental oxygen therapy. The authors are from Flinders Medical Center in Bedford Park, South Australia.
Factor
Likely to Have an Improved Survival
Not Likely to Have an Improved Survival
severity of COPD
severe
mild or moderate
number of comorbid conditions
none, mild or few
significant and/or many
Additional factors would be:
(1) compliance with oxygen prescription
(2) adequacy of the oxygen prescription
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