Effect of pressure support ventilation on maximum exercise capacity in individuals with COPD

RATIONALE: Non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) has been used as adjunct to exercise in pulmonary rehabilitation but its acute effect on maximum exercise capacity is not fully understood. Whether NIMV delivered during exercise using a level of ventilatory support titrated to comfort is better...

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Main Author: Anekwe, David
Other Authors: Jadranka Spahija (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2014
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