Effectiveness of continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure versus standard medical therapy for acute asthma
ABSTRACT Patients with respiratory failure secondary to acute asthma exacerbation (AAE) frequently present at emergency units. Some patients may develop respiratory muscle fatigue. Current guidelines for the treatment of an AAE center on pharmacological treatment and invasive mechanical ventilat...
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| Language: | en |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10539/5016 |