Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in patient with pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia: case report - Critical Care Science (CCS)

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Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in patient with pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia: case report

Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2008;20(2):210-212

DOI: 10.1590/S0103-507X2008000200016

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia has been one of the most common diseases and life-threatening infectious complications in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients. The objective of the case report was to present a patient with probable diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia who received noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. CASE REPORT: A female patient, 25 years old, with probable diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia received noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. CONCLUSIONS: All respiratory parameters progressively improved in the first five days. Results suggest the efficacy of this support to improve oxygenation, to revert hypoxemia and to prevent orotracheal intubation.

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