COPD Exacerbation Risk & DECAF Score
Pulmonology specialty tool
Bedside Tool Interface Configuration
Utilizes the DECAF scoring algorithm to predict in-hospital mortality for acute exacerbations of COPD.
Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
- Shortness of breath / Dyspnea grade
- Eosinopenia (Eosinophils < 0.05 x 10⁹/L / < 50 cells/µL) (+1 point)
- Chest X-ray shows Consolidation (pneumonia) (+1 point)
- Acidemia on ABG (arterial pH < 7.30) (+1 point)
- Atrial Fibrillation history or active ECG (+1 point)
Primary Clinical Application:
Triage tool for acute COPD exacerbation severity in emergency rooms.