Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for treatment of respiratory failure due to severe acute exacerbations of asthma

• Published in: Cochrane database of systematic reviews Vol. 12; p. CD004360
• Main Authors: Lim, Wei Jie, Mohammed Akram, Redhuan, Carson, Kristin V, Mysore, Satya, Labiszewski, Nadina A, Wedzicha, Jadwiga A, Rowe, Brian H, Smith, Brian J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 12.12.2012
• Subjects: Acute Disease; Adult; Asthma - complications; Disease Progression; Humans; Intubation, Intratracheal - statistics & numerical data; Positive-Pressure Respiration - methods; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology; Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition causing inflammation and changes to the airways. Care of people with asthma includes routine and urgent management across primary and tertiary care; however, due to sub-optimal long-term care and delays in obtaining help during acute exacerbations, the morta...