Short-term Noninvasive Pressure Support Ventilation Prevents ICU Admittance in Patients With Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edemaa

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Noninvasive ventilation, although effective as treatment for patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema when prolonged for hours, is of limited use in the emergency department (ED). The aim of the study was to determine whether a short attempt at noninvasive pressure support ventilation avoids ICU admittance and to identify lack of response prediction variables. DESIGN: Prospective inception cohort study.