BODE Index for COPD Survival Prediction

Approximate 4 Year Survival Interpretation

0-2 Points:	80%
3-4 Points:	67%
5-6 Points:	57%
7-10 Points:	18%

Notes

• BODE stands for Body mass index, airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea and Exercise capacity.
• MMRC is the Modified Medical Reasearch Council Scale for dyspnea².

References

1. Respir Med. 2009 Mar;103(3):373-8. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2008.10.004. Epub 2008 Nov 17. Prediction of risk of COPD exacerbations by the BODE index. Marin JM1, Carrizo SJ, Casanova C, Martinez-Camblor P, Soriano JB, Agusti AG, Celli BR.
2. Celli BR, Cote CG, Marin JM, et. al. The body-mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea and exercise capacity index in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med. 2004 Mar 4;350(10):1005-12.

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