Boussignac CPAP in acute respiratory failure

Introduction: The application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is one of the most important therapeutic interventions used in patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) secondary to acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE). Thanks to its positive effects on both hemodynamics and vent...

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Main Authors: Federico Lari, Francesco Savelli, Fabrizio Giostra, Gianpaolo Bragagni, Nicola Di Battista
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/146