Non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of COPD.
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causing respiratory failure are associated with mortality rates of up to 26%. A new Royal College of Physicians guideline aims to impart standards and practical advice to those providing a non-invasive ventilation service for these patients. This article examines the guideline.
Reinhardt
Alistair K
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Chest Clinic, Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust, London.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010100:Oxygen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D010100:Oxygen