Risk Factors Associated with Late Failure of Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Background. Risk factors for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) failure after initial success are not fully clear in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods. Patients who received NIV beyond 48 h due to acute exacerbation of COPD were enrolled. However, w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8885464 |