Non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbation of COPD with very high PaCO 2 : A randomized controlled trial

Objective: To assess the role of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for management of Indian patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Materials and Methods: Forty patients (mean age 57.6 +- 10.8 years; M:F 31:9) with AECOPD with pH

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Published in:Lung India 2010-07, Vol.27 (3), p.125-130
Main Authors: Khilnani, Gopi, Saikia, Nripen, Banga, Amit, Sharma, Surendra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial respiration
Care and treatment
COPD exacerbation
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Health aspects
Heart rate
Hospitals
Lung diseases, Obstructive
Mortality
non-invasive ventilation
randomized controlled trial
Ventilation
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Summary:Objective: To assess the role of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for management of Indian patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Materials and Methods: Forty patients (mean age 57.6 +- 10.8 years; M:F 31:9) with AECOPD with pH
ISSN:0970-2113
0974-598X
DOI:10.4103/0970-2113.68308