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    • Pulmonology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Acute respiratory failure often requires mechanical ventilation via endotracheal intubation.
    • Noninvasive ventilation presents an alternative treatment modality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the usefulness and potential role of noninvasive ventilation.
    • To outline patient selection criteria for noninvasive ventilation.
    • To review the risks and benefits associated with this approach.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and clinical practice regarding noninvasive ventilation.
    • Discussion of patient selection parameters.
    • Analysis of potential risks and benefits.

    Main Results:

    • Noninvasive ventilation is valuable in selected patients with acute respiratory failure.
    • This approach offers advantages compared to standard mechanical ventilation.
    • Specific patient selection criteria, risks, and benefits are detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • Noninvasive ventilation is a valuable technique in managing selected patients with acute respiratory failure.
    • Understanding patient selection, risks, and benefits is crucial for its effective implementation.