Table 1
Costs Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations.
| Cost Category | Median INR | IQR |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-hospitalization | 1500 | 0–1500 |
| Medications | 5800 | 3600–9000 |
| Diagnostic-related | 550 | 40–1500 |
| Direct loss to patients as a result of missed work | 2123 | 0–0 |
| Hospital charges | 330 | 250–480 |
| Transportation | 900 | 450–1720 |
| Financial loss to relatives | 1544 | 965–2316 |
| Discharge medications | 700 | 500–900 |
| Hospital costs per patient | 31500 | 24500–45000 |
| Patient total (direct and indirect) | 13195 | 8985–19360 |
| Total | 44390 | 33354–63642 |
[i] IQR: Interquartile Range.