February - 2016
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Effect of Acetazolamide vs Placebo on Duration of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - A Randomized Clinical TrialC Faisy, F Meziani, B Blanquette, et al for the DIABOLO Investigators JAMA, 2016, 315(5):480-818 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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The use of acetazolamide as a respiratory stimulant for ventilated patients with metabolic alkalosis and COPD is a scenario many will be familiar with, and perhaps equally familiar with the lack of certainty if it is of any benefit. So finally, the DIABOLO investigators have tried to answer...