Is Noninvasive Ventilation Possible Only in New Jersey?

Full-time noninvasive ventilation: possible and desirable.

Noninvasive ventilation has been available for over 100 years. In the past 25 years, relatively lightweight, portable ventilators and comfortable interfaces have become available that have allowed for full-time noninvasive ventilation. In motivated individuals who have access to centers with expertise in nocturnal and diurnal ventilation, continuous noninvasive ventilation is quite feasible. Th...

Noninvasive ventilation is more than mask ventilation.

Is noninvasive ventilation still underused by physicians?

Noninvasive ventilation.

Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation have traditionally been employed in patients with acute respiratory insufficiency. However, this form of management can have serious adverse effects, mainly infections and barotrauma. Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be an effective alternative, as it reduces both the frequency of complications and cost of care. In fact, NIV is c...

[Noninvasive ventilation in pediatrics].

OBJECTIVE To introduce the notion of noninvasive mechanical ventilation as an alternative for invasive ventilation in children, describing advantages and disadvantages, indications, and the process of equipment installation. SOURCE OF DATA Literature review through PubMed/Medline, using as source articles focusing on noninvasive ventilation in pediatric populations, as well as consensus state...