Dreher - Figure 36

3. Nocturnal NIV Study: Struik et al

In this Figure from the RESCUE trial, the left panel shows the results of the primary endpoint, timed-to-readmission or death, and it is clear that there was no difference between the two groups receiving standard treatment or HMV.[18]

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References

[18]

Struik FM, Sprooten RT, Kerstjens HAM, et al. Nocturnal non-invasive ventilation in COPD patients with prolonged hypercapnia after ventilatory support for acute respiratory failure: a randomized, controlled, parallel-group study. Thorax. 2014;69:826−34. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014- 205126.