Bode Index for COPD Survival Prediction

The BODE Index helps to identify the mortality of patients with COPD.


FEV1 % Predicted After Bronchodialator

6 Minute Walk Distance

MMRC Dyspnea Scale (4 is worst)

Body Mass Index

Interpretation

Source: Celli BR. The Body-Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity Index in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New England Journal of Medicine. 2004; 350:10;1005-1012 doi:10.1056/NEJMoa021322.