Blood biomarkers associated with acute type II respiratory failure in COPD: A meta ‐analysis

ConclusionThe meta-analysis results further confirm that low albumin and uric acid levels are risk factors for type II respiratory failure in acute exacerbation of COPD patients. Additionally, this analysis also summarizes many emerging inflammatory indicators, nutritional indicator, and cardiovascular system indicators to predict the progression of acute exacerbation of COPD to type II respiratory failure but only in single study.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 10, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tieying Shi, Li Feng Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research