Does higher DECAF score increase length of hospital stay in acute exacerbation of COPD?

Rajesh Kumar Yadavilli (Sale, United Kingdom), Rajesh Kumar Yadavilli, Nirav Shah, Chris Craig, Lucy Collier

Source: International Congress 2016 – Exploring mechanisms in health and disease
Session: Exploring mechanisms in health and disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3437
Disease area: Airway diseases

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