Successful Use of Noninvasive Ventilation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease How Do High-Performing Hospitals Do It?

摘要

Rationale: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a cornerstone of treatment for patients with severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), where it has been shown to reduce the need for intubation, hospital length of stay, and mortality. Despite high-quality evidence and strong recommendations in clinical guidelines, use of NIV varies widely across hospitals.