Non-invasive ventilation with pursed lips breathing mode for patients with COPD and hypercapnic respiratory failure: A retrospective analysis.

Christoph JüngerMaja ReimannLenka KrabbeKaroline I GaedeChristoph LangeChristian HerzmannStephan Rüller

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Based on this small retrospective analysis, we hypothesise that switching patients with COPD GOLD III-IV and chronic hypercapnia from conventional NIV to PLBV may increase exercise tolerance and FVC in the short term.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
lung function
mechanical ventilation
high intensity
acute respiratory distress syndrome
physical activity
cystic fibrosis
resistance training
air pollution
body composition