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Comparison of Hospital Factors Between Pneumonic AECOPD and Nonpneumonic AECOPD Groups*
| Variables | Pneumonic AECOPD (n = 23) | Nonpneumonic AECOPD (n = 217) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive ventilation | 4 (17) | 10 (5) | 0.01 |
| Admission to intensive care | 6 (26) | 14 (7) | 0.006 |
| Mortality | 3 (13) | 2 (1) | 0.007 |
| Hospitalization, d | 7.9 [8.3] | 4.6 [4.1] | 0.001 |
| Readmission | 2 (10) | 36 (17) | NS |
| Recovery within 30 d | 16 (80) | 166 (77) | NS |
Data are presented as No. (%) or No. [SD].
