It would be great if some of you who have gotten BiPAP treatment in an emergency department would describe your experience here.
The following review article summarizes multiple studies showing that this treat save your lifement doubles your survival and cuts hospital stays by several days. There is a summary written for patients (and hospital administrators). If you have very severe COPD, you might consider asking your local hospital if they have experience with this intervention. It could save your life.
Non‐invasive ventilation for the management of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/1...