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BiPAP in the ER during an exacerbation? Return to previous page 11/20/2019 340 Views 3 Answers Last Activity: 1 year ago, Jean IA State Captain Tags: Exacerbation emergency Question: 0 Lungguy 1 year ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel BiPAP in the ER during an exacerbation? Lungguy 1 year ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments It would be great if some of you who have gotten BiPAP treatment in an emergency department would describe your experience here. The following review article summarizes multiple studies showing that this treat save your lifement doubles your survival and cuts hospital stays by several days. There is a summary written for patients (and hospital administrators). If you have very severe COPD, you might consider asking your local hospital if they have experience with this intervention. It could save your life. Non‐invasive ventilation for the management of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/1...
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