Post-Discharge non-invasive ventilation for hypercapnic respiratory failure: Outcomes in a Rural Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Patients with acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure suffer from recurrent readmissions due to acute exacerbations. These patients carry higher readmission and mortality rates compared to the general population.

Objectives

We aimed to delineate the outcomes of patients discharged on non-invasive ventilation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted. One hundred nine patients with acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure were evaluated and qualified for non-invasive ventilation at discharge. Adherence data was collected post-discharge and the following outcomes were evaluated: 12-month mortality, 6-month hospital readmission, and emergency department visits in patients who were adherent with non-invasive ventilation therapy versus non-a

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002495 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature