| Autor: |
PROVENCHER, MICHAEL, NUCCIO, PAUL |
| Zdroj: |
RT: The Journal for Respiratory Care Practitioners; Nov2010, Vol. 23 Issue 11, p38-41, 4p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart |
| Abstrakt: |
The article explores the use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for acute respiratory failure, with support by evidence from clinical trials and meta-analyses. It presents the impact of respiratory protocols on the use of NPPV in a hospital clinic, and in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients in the postoperative setting. It notes that NPPV is a life-saving technology used in several clinical settings. |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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