Hemopneumothorax in a COPD Patient Treated with Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation: The Risk of Attendant Anticoagulation
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) modalities have been proven to be effective in the setting of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Reported complications include pneumothorax, increased work of breathing, gastric distension and air embolism. This case demo...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2004-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2004/971743 |
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