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Managing acute on chronic respiratory failure: a guide to non-invasive ventilation. [Br J Hosp Med (Lond)] Journal article

 
Goldring JJ, Wedzicha JA 
Managing acute on chronic respiratory failure: a guide to non-invasive ventilation. [Journal Article]
Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2008 Aug; 69(8):444-9.


Acute-on-chronic respiratory failure is becoming an increasingly common medical emergency, mostly as a result of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is associated with high mortality rates and so practising the best evidence-based management is vital.



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