Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * 9: management of ventilatory failure in COPD.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The management of respiratory failure during acute exacerbations of COPD and during chronic stable COPD is reviewed and the role of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Respiratory Insufficiency