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BTS/ICS Guideline for the Ventilatory Management of Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure in Adults
Overview
Evidence on the use of ventilation and methods to improve resourcing, training, outcomes and patient experience for all adults who develop acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.
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Date: April 1, 2016
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+), Middle Aged (45-64), Young Adult (19-24)
Davidson AC, Banham S, Elliott M, et al; BTS Standards of Care Committee Member, British Thoracic Society/Intensive Care Society Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure Guideline Development Group; British Thoracic Society
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