Mary Vaughan Sarrazin

Jul 31, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Spyridon Fortis |Yubo Gao |Mary Vaughan Sarrazin |Kelby Rewerts

Abstract Introduction The study objective was to estimate the prevalence of chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF) and home noninvasive ventilation (NIV) use in a high-risk population, individuals with a history of at least one COPD-related hospitalizations. Methods We retrospectively analyzed electronic medical record data of patients with at least one COPD-related hospitalization between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2017, to the Iowa City VA Medical Center.