EBQ:NIPPV in COPD

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Under Review Journal Club Article
Brochard L et al. "Noninvasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.". NEJM. 1995. 333(13):817-22.
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Clinical Question

Can NIPPV be used to avoid endotracheal intubation in acute COPD exacerbation?

Conclusion

NIPPV could avoid endotracheal intubation, the length of the hospital stay, and the in-hospital mortality rate in the selected patients.

Major Points

Guidelines

Design

Multicenter prospective randomized trial at five hospitals

Population

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Baseline Characteristics

Interventions

Outcomes

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Subgroup Analysis

Criticisms

Funding

CME

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