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SBA 6

In patients with AECOPD:

A) Bacterial exacerbations are usually caused by Gram positives

B) Reduced level of consciousness is a contraindication to NIV

C) Evidence supports the use of aminophylline in COPD exacerbation

D) 90-day mortality in COPD patients requiring mechanical ventilation is around 70%

E) Humidification of gases is not mandatory

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