2004•South China Journal of Cardiovascular DiseasesRequires access
The use of noninvasive bilevel positive irway pressure treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Huang Linxina
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Abstract
Objectives To evaluate the clinical applications of noninvasive bilevel positive airway pressure in the treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Methods 27 patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema were treated with bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). Before and after ventilatory support, the heart rate, breating rate, urine volume, PaO 2, PaCO 2, SaO 2 and heart function were recorded. Results After 3～10 hour treatment, the heart rate and breathing rate were significantly reduced (P0.05). The urine volume, PaO 2 and SaO 2 were markedly increased (P0.05). The heart function in all patients was improveed. Conclusions The use of noninvasive bilevel positive airway pressure treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema is safe and effective. It can be recommended for clinical use.