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outcomes
For individuals with hypercapnic respiratory failure who cannot tolerate NPPV using nasal or oronasal masks, use of full face masks may improve outcomes, allowing physicians to avoid ordering endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. (jaoa.org)

functional
To prospectively compare the functional and anatomical response to intravitreal bevacizumab in patients with exudative age related macular degeneration (AMD) between two groups of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with and without treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP). (arvojournals.org)
In carefully selected patients with chronic respiratory failure, noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) has been shown to improve gas exchange, sleep quality, and functional status. (jaoa.org)

patients
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) is commonly used to improve ventilation and oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF). (jaoa.org)
All patients were placed on ventilation initially using a bi-level positive airway pressure device. (jaoa.org)
6 - 14 In addition, some investigators 15 - 17 have shown NPPV improves survival in patients with ARF as compared with conventional invasive mechanical ventilation. (jaoa.org)