Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has revolutionized the management of
hypercapnic exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However …

Introduction: Non‐invasive ventilation (NIV) has revolutionised the management of
hypercapnic exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We wished to …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has changed the prognosis of
patients with chronic ob‑structive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffering from hypercapnic …

Background Within the intensive-care unit, non-invasive ventilation (NIV) can prevent the
need for intubation and the mortality associated with severe episodes of chronic obstructive …

3. Brochard L, Mancebo J, Wysocki M, et al. Noninvasive ventilation for acute exacerbations
of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 1995; 28: 817e22. 4. Man WD-C …

BACKGROUND: Current guidelines suggest the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in
hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations in patients …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is frequently used as a treatment for acute hypercapnic
respiratory failure (AHRF) in hospitalised patients with acute exacerbation of chronic …

Introduction It remains unclear whether long-term non-invasive ventilation (LT-NIV) for
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improves survival and reduces …

NIV is the established standard of care to treat acute hypercapnic exacerbations of COPD
postoptimal medical management. NIV as a long-term treatment for COPD remains …

Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is used to treat acute hypercapnic respiratory
failure (AHRF) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however …