[Effect of location and type of exhalation valve on carbon dioxide rebreathing during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation: a experimental study].

Journal: Zhonghua wei zhong bing ji jiu yi xue
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of exhalation valve location as well as its type on carbon dioxide (CO2) rebreathing during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV).

Authors

  • Tao Huang
    The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
  • Hua Wang
    Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
  • Jixiang Tan