NHF in Acute Hypercapnic Acute Exacerbation of COPD

NHF in Acute Hypercapnic Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Patients with AECOPD and NIV failure and in absence will be treated with NHF device. Inclusion criteria are pH < 7,38 and pCO2 > 45 mm Hg. Patients were treated if pH >7,38 or refusal of therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• pH < 7,38
• hypercapnic AECOPD

Exclusion Criteria:

• Need of intubation