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COPD respiratory failure: NPPV reduces death and need for intubation Level of evidence 1a Expiry Date COPD exacerbation: non-invasive ventilation reduced intubation and death in patients with mild-moderate acidosis Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date COPD exacerbation: doxapram had no clear effect in preventing deterioration in acute respiratory failure Level of evidence 1a- Expiry Date November 2001 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease noninvasive ventilation reduced need for intubation. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2000 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease immunostimulating agents had no clear effect. Level of evidence 1b- Expiry Date November 2000 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease noninvasive ventilation decreased failure of weaning. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2000