Pneumonologia i alergologia polska
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Pneumonol Alergol Pol · Jan 1999
Clinical Trial[Noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation in treatment of chronic respiratory disease exacerbation].
Noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) via nasal mask became a routine method of treatment of severe exacerbations of chronic respiratory failure. The aim of the study was to apply NIPPV in patients with COPD admitted to hospital due to exacerbation of the disease who on standard treatment developed progressing respiratory acidosis (pH < 7.30). Fourteen COPD patients were treated with NIPPV. ⋯ Three patients survived and were discharged home. One patient died from septic shock. We conclude that NIPPV is an effective method to treat respiratory acidosis developing during exacerbation of severe COPD.