The purpose of this study is to determine whether nasal high flow is non inferior to non invasive ventilation (NIV) in the early treatment of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) and hypercapnic acidosis in the emergency department (ED). After obtaining informed consent, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either nasal high flow or non invasive ventilation (NIV, reference treatment) as respiratory support. Researchers will compare both respiratory support groups to see if their blood gas analysis and respiration return to normal ranges.
Patients with ability to understand and give an informed consent
Patients affiliated with or who benefit from a social security
Patients admitted to the emergency department for a clinical suspicion of AE-COPD based on clinical history, physical examination and chest X-ray (SPLF 2017)
Patients with acute respiratory failure defined by: Respiratory rate ≥ 25 bpm AND/OR Signs of respiratory failure (use of accessory respiratory muscles, paradoxical abdominal movement)
Patients who have already received NIV treatment before inclusion (including in-hospital or prehospital, with the exception of NIV at home)
Contraindication to non-invasive ventilation (SPLF 2017 and GOLD 2023 recommendations)
Patient uncooperative, agitated, opponent of the technique
University Hospital, Montpellier
Lead sponsor
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
Collaborator