DECAF Score (acute COPD exacerbation)

DECAF Score (acute COPD exacerbation) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.

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What this is

DECAF Score (acute COPD exacerbation) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. DECAF Score (acute COPD exacerbation) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.

When to use it

Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.

References

Steer J, Gibson J, Bourke SC. The DECAF Score: predicting hospital mortality in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax. 2012;67(11):970-976. Read the source ↗

Worked example: DECAF 4/6: high risk (in-hospital mortality 34.6%).

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