Factors leading to poor outcome of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Conclusions In this study, NIPPV was successful in 77.4% cases and 22.6% cases were underwent endotracheal intubation. Pedal edema was the most common factor leading to poor outcomes while age >60 years was the least common factor, 66.2% and 24.2% respectively.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research