Noninvasive ventilation in critically ill very old patients with pneumonia: A multicenter retrospective cohort study.

<h4>Background</h4>Very old patients (≥ 80 years-old, VOP) are increasingly admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common reason for admission and the best strategy of support for respiratory failure in this scenario is not fully known. We evalua...

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Main Authors: Bruno A M P Besen, Marcelo Park, Otávio T Ranzani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246072