Continuous positive airway pressure plus low flow oxygen versus usual care of severe acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema in the pre-hospital setting: A randomised controlled trial

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Congestive heart failure occurred in 5.7 million Americans. Invasive ventilation increases the risk of complications, including hospital acquired infection (HAI) (pneumonia, sinusitis) and tracheal injury, and consequently may prolong ICU and hospital stay. Despite the potential advantages of CPAP for the management of severe ACPEn