Full reversal of hypercapnic coma by noninvasive positive pressure ventilation

Am J Emerg Med. 2001 May;19(3):244-6. doi: 10.1053/ajem.2001.22674.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Coma / etiology*
  • Coma / therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypercapnia / complications*
  • Hypercapnia / diagnosis
  • Hypercapnia / therapy*
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive / complications
  • Masks
  • Oximetry
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration* / instrumentation
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration* / methods
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Time Factors