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Outcomes of Patients Treated With Noninvasive Ventilation by a Medical Emergency Team on the Wards

Imran Khalid, Nahid Sherbini, Ismael Qushmaq, Mohammad R. Qabajah, Amina Nisar, Tabindeh Jabeen Khalid, Wasfy J. Hamad

Respiratory Care · 2013 · 21 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

In selected ward patients, especially those with COPD or pulmonary edema, NIV can be safely initiated by an MET.

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