Modafinil: a novel alternative to non-invasive ventilation in hypercapnic respiratory failure?

Paulo Matos,1 Antonio M Esquinas2 1Pneumology Department, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; 2Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia, SpainNowadays non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a common therapeutic option in chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure, especia...

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Main Authors: Matos P, Esquinas AM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-04-01
Series:International Journal of COPD
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/modafinil-a-novel-alternative-to-non-invasive-ventilation-innbsphyperc-peer-reviewed-article-COPD