Hypercapnia as a predictor of mortality

A prospective study looking at whether hypercapnia can be a predictor of mortality in both in-hospital and 1 year mortality rates. This study focused on patients with dyspnea and pulmonary diseases.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article was to look at whether hypercapnia could be a predictor of mortality in patients with dyspnea or pulmonary diseases.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. What hypercapnia is

2. What respiratory diseases can be exacerbated by hypercapnia
3. Whether hypercapnia can be a predictor of mortality in these types of patients.

Instruction for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz at the end
• You need to pass the quiz and complete the course rating to generate the module certificate at the end
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz
• The pass grade is 70%
• Please click on the CPD certificate link to claim your certificate and to update your CPD Manager

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