Table 2 Clinical presentation in 116 patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admitted to the medical intensive care unit
Variable | % |
|---|---|
Symptoms | |
Cough | 100 |
Increased sputum volume | 100 |
Increased sputum purulence | 100 |
Recent rapid worsening of dyspnea | 100 |
Accessory muscle use | 60.3 |
Inability to complete a full sentence while talking | 60.3 |
Pedal edema | 19.8 |
Fever | 29.3 |
Altered sensorium | 12.9 |
Upper respiratory infection | 08.6 |
Gastroesophageal reflux | 07.8 |
Signs | |
Wheezing | 100 |
Respiratory rate > 24/min | 94.0 |
Crepitations | 56.0 |
Cyanosis | 33.6 |
Heart rate > 100/min | 25.0 |
Elevated JVP | 12.9 |
Systolic BP < 90 mm Hg | 03.4 |