2019•British Journal of NursingRequires access

The use of non-invasive ventilation in an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case study

Andrew Ratan

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This article aims to assist nurses and other health professionals to care for patients who have type 2 respiratory failure as a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who require non-invasive ventilation. It outlines findings of a case study that are commonplace in the acute medical setting and aims to highlight important factors that impact on patient care and patient outcome, and to help nursing staff to implement recommended and best practices.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Exacerbation, Pulmonary disease, Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Intensive care medicine, Noninvasive ventilation, Chronic respiratory failure, Ventilation (architecture)