Introduction and objectives Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to reduce in-patient mortality in AECOPD from 20 to 10%. In 2011 national data revealed that there were multifactorial ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely regarded as the best treatment available for obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects millions of people. If your CPAP is not ...

The biggest challenge in training the next generation of respiratory therapists is getting them to engage in "critical ...

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Heart rate rises during the apnoea and rises further at apnoea termination, with resumption of ventilation. These heart rate changes, which reflect alterations in sympathetic function, may be useful ...