Journal article
Which patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease benefit from noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation? A systematic review of the literature.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the setting of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has increased in popularity. Although several trials have been published on the relative effectiveness of this treatment, apparent inconsistencies in study results remain.
PURPOSE: To assess the effect of NPPV on rate of endotracheal intubation, length of hospital stay, and …
Authors
Keenan SP; Sinuff T; Cook DJ; Hill NS
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 138, No. 11, pp. 861–870
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
June 3, 2003
DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-138-11-200306030-00007
ISSN
1056-8751