Ventilatory support during sleep in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)381-390
    Number of pages10
    JournalSleep Medicine Clinics
    Volume9
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1-Jan-2014

    Keywords

    • Adequate ventilation
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • Chronic respiratory failure
    • Monitoring
    • Noninvasive ventilation

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