Normocapnia following noninvasive ventilation in acute exacerbations and chronic state of obstructive pulmonary disease
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We attempted to decrease PCO2 during noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and studied he effects of this therapy both in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in its chronic state. Ninety six patients (63% male) with COPD and hyperca... ...