Abstract:Hypercapnic respiratory failure (HRF) is common in advanced COPD. The standard treatment is usually nasal ventilation (NIV) to reduce the blood carbon dioxide level acutely or regular nocturnal use in chronic cases. Not all patients tolerate such treatment and failures occur. Published studies are conflicting showing variable benefit and a 2013 Cochrane review concluded that there was no evidence of significant benefit in any of the measured parameters.1 Other studies suggest a reduction in re-admission and de… Show more
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