Evaluation of Oxygen Delivery Methods in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

EzPAP® is a portable, single-use respiratory exercise device that provides positive expiratory pressure during expiration while supporting respiration during inspiration. Its use has been increasing in recent years as an oxygenation device. It is portable, single-use, easy to use, well-tolerated, and cost-effective. EzPAP® helps increase functional capacity in the lungs and reduces atelectasis. With EzPAP®, an oxygen flow of 5-8 L/min reaches the patient as 35-42% fractionated oxygen, thus quadrupling the oxygen flow.

NIMV provides respiratory support during both expiration and inspiration through continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP). Treatment success can be monitored within the first 2 hours by the improvement in oxygenation and reduction in pCO2 levels