Peter et al. CPAP meta-analysis. Lancet 2006

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Paper Type Meta-analysis Reference Peter JV, Moran JL, Phillips-Hughes J, Graham P, Bersten AD. Effect of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) on mortality in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema: a meta-analysis. Lancet 2006; 367: 1155-63 Main Conclusion The use of CPAP in cardiogenic pulmonary oedema significantly reduces mortality. Bi-level ventilation is associated with a non significant trend towards reduced mortality. PubMed Abstract Scottish Intensive Care Society EBM group CAT review of paper Point for Discussion Is CPAP the NIV mode of choice in cardiogenic pulmonary oedema? ArticleDate:20070508 SiteSection: Article

 

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