Effectiveness of Non-Invasive Ventilation in COPD patients with severe hypercapnic respiratory failure

2026

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Authors: Inês Maria Brito Gonçalves, Carla Margarida Carvalho, Mariana Silva Lima, Joana Vieira Naia, Diana Alexandra Gonçalves Pimenta, Maria Raquel Araújo Pereira
DOI: 10.1183/23120541.rfmv-2026.107
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Abstract

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a key treatment for acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) with respiratory acidosis. Early NIV initiation has been shown to reduce hospital stay and improve survival outcomes. Our aim is to compare the effect of NIV in AECOPD patients with severe acidemia (pH

Fields of Study & Subjects

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research

Publication details

Pages
107–107
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN