Abstract
In conclusion, currently there is no conclusive evidence that NIV should be provided routinely to stable patients with COPD. Nevertheless, patients who are clearly hypercapnic, who receive confirmed effective ventilation by applying higher inspiratory pressures, and have a better compliance might show clinical benefits. The combination of rehabilitation and nocturnal ventilatory support seems to provide more benefits than rehabilitation alone, so this might be a situation in which chronic NIV is effective.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 381-390 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Sleep Medicine Clinics |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1-Jan-2014 |
Keywords
- Adequate ventilation
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Chronic respiratory failure
- Monitoring
- Noninvasive ventilation