title: Predicting the outcome from NIV for acute exacerbations of COPD.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Lightowler
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Elliott
mesh_terms: D000138:Acidosis / Q000150:complications; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000379:methods; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014797:Vital Capacity / Q000502:physiology