Procalcitonin measurements and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in acute exacerbation of COPD: an appropriate new tool?

Authors

  • Antonio M. Esquinas Intensive Care Unit and Non Invasive Ventilation Unit, Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia

Keywords:

Hospitalization, ventilation, pulmonary disease

Abstract

Hospitalization of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Ae-COPD) is a common health care problem. In last decades, non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is a key cornerstone therapeutic element that have shown influence positively short and long term outcomes in Ae-COPD. Recently, incorporation of new biomarkers as procalcitonin (PCT) to predict requirement of NIV in Ae-COPD is an attractive tool to guide a proper making decision regarding indication of NIV is  scarce.

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Published

2017-01-20

How to Cite

Esquinas, A. M. (2017). Procalcitonin measurements and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in acute exacerbation of COPD: an appropriate new tool?. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2(1), 373–374. Retrieved from https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/2155

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