British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) 2008-08-01

Managing acute on chronic respiratory failure: a guide to non-invasive ventilation.

J J P Goldring, J A Wedzicha

Index: Br. J. Hosp. Med. (Lond.) 69(8) , 444-9, (2008)

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Abstract

Acute-on-chronic respiratory failure is becoming an increasingly common medical emergency, mostly as a result of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is associated with high mortality rates and so practising the best evidence-based management is vital.