Terblanche M et al. – Patients receiving positive (invasive or non–invasive) pressure respiratory support in the absence of non–respiratory acute organ failure (AOF) are commonly admitted to intensive care unit (ICU); AOF is frequent in these patients. Organ failure developed within a short period after admission. Hypoxemic respiratory failure and cardiovascular dysfunction were strongly associated with AOF. [more...]
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