Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This meta-analysis of trials and observational studies evaluates the association of the use of home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) via home mechanical ventilator (HMV) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) devices with clinical outcomes and adverse events in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypercapnia.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research