noninvasive mechanical ventilation Tag

24 Nov Non-Invasive Ventilation for COPD Patients

Posted at 05:22h in Better Breathing, COPD Research, Other Lung Therapies 2 Comments

When a patient requires mechanical assistance to breathe, the choices are invasive mechanical ventilation (use of an endotracheal tube or...

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