Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: correlates for success.
BACKGROUND--Non-invasive mechanical ventilation is increasingly used in the treatment
of acute respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …
of acute respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …
Long-term effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic airway obstruction
K Foglio, L Bianchi, G Bruletti, L Battista… - European …, 1999 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of an outpatient pulmonary
rehabilitation programme (PRP) in patients with chronic airway obstruction (CAO). In 61 CAO …
rehabilitation programme (PRP) in patients with chronic airway obstruction (CAO). In 61 CAO …
Non-invasive modalities of positive pressure ventilation improve the outcome of acute exacerbations in COLD patients
M Vitacca, F Rubini, K Foglio, S Scalvini, S Nava… - Intensive care …, 1993 - Springer
Objective 1) To compare the clinical usefulness of both non-invasive pressure support ventilation
(NPSV) and non-invasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation in assist-control (A/C…
(NPSV) and non-invasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation in assist-control (A/C…
Is it really useful to repeat outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programs in patients with chronic airway obstruction?: A 2-year controlled study
K Foglio, L Bianchi, N Ambrosino - Chest, 2001 - Elsevier
Study objectives To answer the following questions: in patients with chronic airway obstruction
(CAO), (1) can pulmonary rehabilitation lead to similar short-term gains at successive, …
(CAO), (1) can pulmonary rehabilitation lead to similar short-term gains at successive, …
Effects of proportional assist ventilation on exercise tolerance in COPD patients with chronic hypercapnia
L Bianchi, K Foglio, M Pagani, M Vitacca… - European …, 1998 - Eur Respiratory Soc
This study investigates the impact of proportional assist ventilation (PAV), a new mode of
partial ventilatory support, on exercise tolerance and breathlessness in severe hypercapnic …
partial ventilatory support, on exercise tolerance and breathlessness in severe hypercapnic …
Lack of additional effect of adjunct of assisted ventilation to pulmonary rehabilitation in mild COPD patients.
L Bianchi, K Foglio, R Porta, P Baiardi, M Vitacca… - Respiratory …, 2002 - Elsevier
Different modalities of assisted ventilation improve breathlessness and exercise tolerance
in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was to …
in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was to …
Respiratory muscle function and exercise capacity in multiple sclerosis
K Foglio, E Clini, D Facchetti, M Vitacca… - European …, 1994 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) show a poor exercise tolerance. A reduction in
respiratory muscle strength has also been reported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate …
respiratory muscle strength has also been reported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate …
[HTML][HTML] Seven-year time course of lung function, symptoms, health-related quality of life, and exercise tolerance in COPD patients undergoing pulmonary …
K Foglio, L Bianchi, G Bruletti, R Porta, M Vitacca… - Respiratory …, 2007 - Elsevier
AIM: To evaluate the long-term course of outcome indexes in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing repeated pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP…
pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing repeated pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP…
Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in severe chronic obstructive lung disease and acute respiratory failure: short-and long-term prognosis
Objective To evaluate the short-and long-term prognosis of patients with chronic obstructive
lung disease (COLD) who had noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NMV) for acute …
lung disease (COLD) who had noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NMV) for acute …
Long-term home care programmes may reduce hospital admissions in COPD with chronic hypercapnia
E Clini, M Vitacca, K Foglio, P Simoni… - European Respiratory …, 1996 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) has been shown to improve survival in chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. The clinical effectiveness of long-term home …
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. The clinical effectiveness of long-term home …