USE OF CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA

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BRETT, A [1 ]
SINCLAIR, DG [1 ]
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[1] CAMBRIDGE MIL HOSP,ALDERSHOT GU11 2AN,HANTS,ENGLAND
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10.1136/thx.48.12.1280
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R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
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Three cases of severe community acquired pneumonia requiring ventilatory support are presented. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) applied via a tightly fitting face mask was used and was successful in two cases; the third required intermittent positive pressure ventilation. More extensive use of CPAP in these circumstances should be considered.
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