Comparison of positive expiratory pressure device versus non-invasive ventilation on outcomes in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department

Abstract Background Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are among the most common reasons for emergency department visits. In patients who develop hypercapnic respiratory failure, non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is generally the preferred treatment. However,...

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Main Authors: Emine Sarcan, Ahmet Burak Erdem, Merve Yazla, Şerife Büşra Uysal, Elif Çelikel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-025-01267-z
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