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CHANGES IN ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES AND RESPIRATORY RATE BEFORE AND AFTER NON INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION IN ACUTE EXACERBATION OF COPD
2003
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Material and methods: Fifty patients were recruited in the study. The patients were clinically assessed and relevant investigations done before starting on NIPPV. The parameters i.e. respiratory rate, pH and PCO 2 were regularly monitored. The NIPPV was given for at least 6-8 hours in the first 24 hours. It was continued longer according to the patient response and tolerance. Clinical signs and arterial blood gases level were checked 6-8 hours after start of NIPPV.
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