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- R A Smith, R R Kirby, J M Gooding, and J M Civetta.
- Crit. Care Med. 1980 Sep 1;8(9):483-5.
AbstractThe authors studied the use of CPAP by face mask in 44 patients with mild to moderate acute respiratory insufficiency (mean PaO2/FIO2 = 171 +/- 42 (SD). All patients improved their oxygenation (mean PaO2/FIO2 = 300 +/- 68 (SD) after the application of CPAP (mean 9 +/- 3 (SD) cm H2O). One patient developed a respiratory acidemia and was intubated. No other significant complications or adverse side effects occurred. The authors conclude that CPAP by face mask in a select group of patients will improve lung function and arterial oxygenation without the use of tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
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