COPD patients who survived after an acute episode of hypercapnic respiratory failure
patients weaned from ventilation ( non invasive ventilation or mechanical ventilation) prescribed for acute episode since at least five days with following arterial blood gas : pH \> 7.35 and PCO2 \> = 45 mmHg
You may not be if
severe obstructive sleep apnea ( DI \> 30/h)
Non COPD cause of respiratory failure
Serious comorbidity
Adverse psychological status
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