Abstract
A case is described of acute respiratory failure secondary to variable intrathoracic large airway obstruction due to a lung neoplasm. Successful ventilation was achieved with facemask bilevel non-invasive ventilatory assistance allowing radiotherapy and chemotherapy to be undertaken.
MeSH terms
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Airway Obstruction / etiology*
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Airway Obstruction / therapy*
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / complications*
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Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / therapy
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / complications*
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Lung Neoplasms / therapy
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Male
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Masks
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Middle Aged
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Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods*
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Radiotherapy
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
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Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*