Noninvasive ventilation in COVID-19 patients aged ≥ 70 years—a prospective multicentre cohort study
Abstract Background Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a promising alternative to invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) with a particular importance amidst the shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to evaluate the use of NIV in Europe and factors associated...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-07-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04082-1 |