Reversal of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease by Inspiratory Assistance with a Face Mask

Brochard, Laurent; Isabey, Daniel; Piquet, J.; Amaro, Piedade; Mancebo, J.; Messadi, A; Brun‐Buisson, Christian; Rauss, Alain; Lemaire, François; Harf, A.

doi:10.1056/nejm199011293232204

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Reversal of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease by Inspiratory Assistance with a Face Mask

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Nov 29, 1990

Authors:

Laurent Brochard

Daniel Isabey

J. Piquet

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may require endotracheal intubation with mechanical ventilation. We designed, and here report on the efficacy of, a noninvasive ventilatory-assistance apparatus to provide inspiratory-pressure support by means of ...

Subject

Medicine

Pulmonary disease

Obstructive lung disease

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