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Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin, 05/04/09
Koczulla AR et al. - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is regarding prevalence, morbidity and mortality one of the most important disorders in medicine. Severe COPD exacerbation may cause admission to the intensive care unit. COPD exacerbation is defined as an increase of symptoms that goes beyond usual day-to-day variation and that necessitates a change in drug therapy. Patients with severe exacerbations may need temporary non-invasive or invasive ventilation. There is a clear priority for non-invasive ventilation. This article focuses on diagnosis and therapy of exacerbated COPD patients including ventilatory support.
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