Noninvasive ventilation and COPD
Article Abstract:
The use of noninvasive ventilation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who suffer from hypercapnia is described. The procedure uses variable positive airway pressure to help the patient expel excess carbon dioxide in the lungs.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Methods, Hypercapnia, Positive pressure respiration, British Thoracic Society, Pulmonary ventilation
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Emergency oxygen for respiratory patients
Article Abstract:
The article discusses proper administration of emergency oxygen for respiratory patients in acute and critical situations.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
Health aspects, Oxygen therapy, Oxygen equipment (Medical care)
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Care and treatment, United Kingdom, Usage, Lung diseases, Obstructive, Chronic obstructive lung disease
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