Non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure in monolateral lung transplant patient with pneumonia and IPF

Patients who undergo lung transplantation are prone to develop lower respiratory tract infections, leading to severe acute respiratory failure (ARF). Endotracheal intubation may not be indicated in these patients in light of a higher rate of mortality due to infections. The application of non-invasi...

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Main Authors: S. Aliberti, M.C. Andrisani, P. Tarsia, R. Trevisan, R. Cosentini, L. Longhi, M. Pappalettera, M. Nosotti, F. Blasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
CT
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/289