INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL, cilt.50, sa.2, ss.200-208, 2020 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common in emergency departments (ED). Guidelines recommend administration of inhaled bronchodilators, systemic corticosteroids and antibiotics along with non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for patients with respiratory acidosis.