High-flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive ventilation for acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Abstract Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) with bi-level positive pressure ventilation is a first-line intervention for selected patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure. Compared to conventional oxygen therapy, NIV may reduce endotracheal intubation, death, and intensive care uni...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-11-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04218-3 |