Continuous positive airway pressure for acute respiratory failure in the pre-hospital setting: guidelines

CADTH
Record ID 32015000248
English
Authors' recommendations: One systematic review was identified regarding the use of CPAP for the management of acute respiratory failure in the pre-hospital setting; no evidence-based guidelines for this setting were identified.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2014
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Respiratory Insufficiency
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Acute Disease
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