Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for COPD patients

Gibbons, D.; Milner, P.

Professional Nurse 17(7): 405-408

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130
PMID: 11917428
Document Number: 542262
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may experience acute exacerbations of their condition, leading to respiratory failure. Traditionally, patients may have been admitted to ITU for invasive mechanical ventilation but, with the introduction of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation by facial or nasal mask, more of these patients are being treated in general wards.

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