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Review
. 2008 Nov;26(4):929-39, viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2008.07.008.

Use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in the emergency department

Mark A Hostetler  1
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Review

Use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in the emergency department

Mark A Hostetler. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2008 Nov.

Abstract

To optimize the successful use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the emergency department (ED), clinicians must acquire the necessary knowledge, experience, and skill in its proper application. The purpose of this article is to provide a concise but thorough review of the current state of knowledge relating to the proper application of NPPV pertaining to its use in the ED.

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