Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is defined as a combination of obesity (body mass
index≥ 30 kg· m− 2), daytime hypercapnia (arterial carbon dioxide tension≥ 45 mmHg) and …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Background: The purpose of this guideline is to optimize evaluation and management of
patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). Methods: A multidisciplinary panel …

Background The British Thoracic Society (BTS) published the guideline,'The use of non-
invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure', in 2002. 1 This was in response to trials …

Background Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is commonly treated with continuous positive
airway pressure or non-invasive ventilation during sleep. Non-invasive ventilation is more …

Rationale: The incidence of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) may be increasing in
parallel with the present obesity epidemic. Despite extensive noninvasive ventilation (NIV) …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be effective in avoiding intubation and
improving survival in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARF) when …

ABSTRACT A. ACUTE HYPERCAPNIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE A1. Acute Exacerbation of
COPD: Recommendations: NIV should be used in management of acute exacerbation of …

With the increase in the global prevalence of obesity, there is a parallel rise in the proportion
of obese patients admitted to intensive care units, referred for major surgery or requiring …

Background Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is the most common indication for
home ventilation, although the optimal therapy remains unclear, particularly for severe …