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Non-invasive ventilation in the ED: Whom, When, How?
Erkan Göksu1, Deniz Kılıç2, Süleyman İbze1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
Abstract:
As emergency physicians, we encounter patients suffering from either hypoxemic and/or hypercarbic respiratory problems on a daily basis. A stepwise approach to solving this problem seems logical from an emergency medicine perspective. Current literature supports the notion that NIV decreases endotracheal intubation rates and, mortality in select patient populations. The key to the success of NIV is patient cooperation and support for the care givers. In this narrative review, non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is discussed in terms of modes of delivery, interface and patient selection, as well as practical considerations.
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