Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in lung transplant recipients with acute respiratory failure: Beyond the perioperative period

ConclusionsNPPV is a viable option for lung transplant recipients with acute respiratory failure. Extreme caution should be exercised when used in patients with high severity of illness (APACHE III>78) and/or severe hypoxemia (PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 151).
Source: Journal of Critical Care - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research