Is positive expiratory pressure (PEEP) during noninvasive ventilation (NIV) useful in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

G. Crescimanno, F. Greco, O. Marrone (Palermo, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Key factors that ensure noninvasive ventilation success
Session: Key factors that ensure noninvasive ventilation success
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4706
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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G. Crescimanno, F. Greco, O. Marrone (Palermo, Italy). Is positive expiratory pressure (PEEP) during noninvasive ventilation (NIV) useful in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4706

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