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Non-invasive ventilation in elderly patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure: a randomised controlled trial [with consumer summary]
Nava S, Grassi M, Fanfulla F, Domenighetti G, Carlucci A, Perren A, dell'Orso D, Vitacca M, Ceriana P, Karakurt Z, Clini E
Age and Ageing 2011 Jul;40(4):444-450
clinical trial
7/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

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