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84 year old being weaned off a non invasive ventilator with suspected copd. what will happen next if lungs don't cope?
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COPD: Hopefully you can maintain oxygen saturation with small amount of supplemental Oxygen with close observation.
Answered 8/4/2014
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CPAP/BiPAP: Some patients benefit from nocturnal support with CPAP or BiPAP chronically.The patient should be evaluated for sleep apnea and arterial blood gasses should be analyzed. A persistently high pCO2 or acidosis may impair weaning. Look for complications like infection, concomitant congestive heart failure which may be contributing
Answered 8/4/2014
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