The appropriate setting of noninvasive pressure support ventilation in stable COPD patients.

Vitacca, M

The appropriate setting of noninvasive pressure support ventilation in stable COPD patients. [electronic resource] - Chest Nov 2000 - 1286-93 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0012-3692

10.1378/chest.118.5.1286 doi


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Carbon Dioxide--blood
Chronic Disease
Diaphragm--physiopathology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Home Care Services
Humans
Hypercapnia--physiopathology
Inhalation--physiology
Lung--physiopathology
Lung Diseases, Obstructive--physiopathology
Male
Maximal Voluntary Ventilation--physiology
Nose
Oxygen--blood
Positive-Pressure Respiration--methods
Positive-Pressure Respiration, Intrinsic--physiopathology
Pressure
Respiration
Respiratory Mechanics--physiology
Respiratory Muscles--physiopathology