JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

The most recent articles from: J Pak Med Assoc December 2001

J Pak Med Assoc · Dec 2001

Editorial Comment

Management of respiratory failure associated with acute exacerbation of COPD and the role of non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

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J Pak Med Assoc · Dec 2001

Role of Bi-pap in acute respiratory failure due to acute exacerbation of COPD.

To assess the efficacy of Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-pap), administered by nasal mask in patients with acute respiratory failure due to acute exacerbation of COPD. ⋯ Bi-pap is particularly useful in patients presenting with acute respiratory failure due to acute exacerbation of COPD particularly in our setting where invasive ventilation is not easily available.

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