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mynx

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following indications for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is where the greatest con-troversy exists?
 
  a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  b. Pneumonia
  c. Hypoxemic respiratory failure
  d. Nocturnal hypoventilation

Question 2

Which of the following therapies should be considered as first line of therapy in patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
 
  a. Noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
  b. Mechanical ventilation
  c. High-flow nasal cannula
  d. Systemic steroids


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This is the indication for NIV where the greatest controversy exists.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The differences in reported outcome between these studies suggest that NIV should be consid-ered standard of care for COPD patients in an acute exacerbation and offered as first-line thera-py to patients in all institutions treating the COPD patient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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