Predicting mortality in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECB) treated with non invasive ventilation (NIV) in an emergency department (ED)

T. Maraffi, F. Tardini, F. Piffer, A. M. Brambilla, R. Cosentini, S. Aliberti (Milano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in the acute setting
Session: Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in the acute setting
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1948
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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