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. 1993 Dec;48(12):1280–1281. doi: 10.1136/thx.48.12.1280

Use of continuous positive airway pressure in the management of community acquired pneumonia.

A Brett 1, D G Sinclair 1
PMCID: PMC464998  PMID: 8303640

Abstract

Three cases of severe community acquired pneumonia requiring ventilatory support are presented. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) applied via a tightly fitting face mask was used and was successful in two cases; the third required intermittent positive pressure ventilation. More extensive use of CPAP in these circumstances should be considered.

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