Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
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To review the factors involved in determining the availability of solid organs for transplantation in Hong Kong and to identify methods that have been used in other countries to increase organ donation rates. ⋯ Greater effort should be directed through public education at the importance of telling one's family what one's wishes are concerning organ donation. More information is required in Hong Kong as to why families agree to organ donation and how best to approach families to request organ donation.
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To study the effectiveness and safety of non-invasive positive-pressure ventilation in the management of acute respiratory failure. ⋯ Non-invasive positive-pressure ventilation is effective in treating haemodynamically stable patients with acute respiratory failure and causes few and minor complications.