Journal article
Nocturnal non‐invasive positive pressure ventilation for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nocturnal non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) might be beneficial in stable hypercapnic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, evidence remains equivocal as conflicting results have been published.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effect of nocturnal non-invasive positive pressure ventilation via nasal mask or face mask in patients with COPD.
Authors
Wijkstra PP; Lacasse Y; Guyatt GH; Goldstein R; Struik F
Journal
, , No. 2,
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
2002
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd002878
ISSN
1465-1858