What is the role of postextubation NPPV for patients with CO…
What is the role of postextubation NPPV for patients with COPD exacerbations who are intubated because they were not initially candidates for NPPV? I. earlier extubation to NPPV II. reduced incidence of nosocomial infection III. decreased length of stay in hospital IV. shortened duration of positive-pressure mechanical ventilation