Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Leonardo S Roever-Borges

Publications

• Short Communication
  Non-invasive Ventilation in Adults: A Brief Update
  Author(s): Leonardo S Roever-Borges and Elmiro santos ResendeLeonardo S Roever-Borges and Elmiro santos Resende
  
  The use of noninvasive ventilation and noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure by mask has increased substantially. The main indications are exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, trauma, pulmonary infiltrates in immunocompromised patients, and weaning of previously intubated stable patients with COPD. In this mini-review article, we summarize the results of various studies in which noninvasive ventilation was applied and discuss the role and efficacy of noninvasive ventilation. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000299

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