Factors for Predicting Noninvasive Ventilation Failure in Elderly Patients with Respiratory Failure

Factors for Predicting Noninvasive Ventilation Failure in Elderly Patients with Respiratory Failure

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is useful when managing critically ill patients. However, it is not easy to apply to elderly patients, particularly those with pneumonia, due to the possibility of NIV failure and the increased mortality caused by delayed intubation. In this prospective observational st...

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Main Authors: Min Jeong Park, Jae Hwa Cho, Youjin Chang, Jae Young Moon, Sunghoon Park, Tai Sun Park, Young Seok Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
noninvasive ventilation
respiratory failure
aged
intubation
critical illness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/7/2116

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