Case Report

Management of Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Authors: HANS WEILL MD, RONALD GEORGE, MD, NARONG MUNSAKUL, MD, MORION ZISKIND, MD, HOWARD BUEGHNER, MD

Abstract

This paper not only refers to the poor long-term prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but also to the difficulties encountered in management. Newer technologic methods permit better evaluation of the pathophysiology encountered and a more successful administration of controlled oxygen.

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