A non-invasive ventilation program reduces mortality and hospital stays in COPD

T. K. Lim, J. Phua, I. Irwani (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory failure - impact of technical developments, location and indication
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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T. K. Lim, J. Phua, I. Irwani (Singapore, Singapore). A non-invasive ventilation program reduces mortality and hospital stays in COPD. Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, 4729

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