Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation

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In most cases of acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation and endotracheal intubation are the preferred treatment. However, a noninvasive approach is proving valuable in selected patients and has some advantages over standard mechanical ventilation. How are patients selected for this therapy? What are its risks and benefits? The authors discuss the usefulness and potential role of this important new technique.

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Joseph P. Curren

Joseph P. Curreri, DO Thomas F. Morley, DO James C. Giudice, DO Dr Curreri (left) is attending physician, Dr Morley (right) is associate professor of clinical medicine, and Dr Giudice (center) is professor of medicine, division of pulmonary and critical care medicine, department of medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford.

Thomas F. Morley

Joseph P. Curreri, DO Thomas F. Morley, DO James C. Giudice, DO Dr Curreri (left) is attending physician, Dr Morley (right) is associate professor of clinical medicine, and Dr Giudice (center) is professor of medicine, division of pulmonary and critical care medicine, department of medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford.

James C. Giudice

Joseph P. Curreri, DO Thomas F. Morley, DO James C. Giudice, DO Dr Curreri (left) is attending physician, Dr Morley (right) is associate professor of clinical medicine, and Dr Giudice (center) is professor of medicine, division of pulmonary and critical care medicine, department of medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford.