2018 Year in Review: Noninvasive Respiratory Support

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine
• Respiratory Therapy

Background:

• Noninvasive respiratory support aids oxygenation and ventilation without artificial airways.
• Key methods include oxygen masks, nasal cannulas, and noninvasive ventilation.
• Optimizing these therapies is a growing area of clinical interest.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and analyze the latest literature on noninvasive respiratory support published in 2018.
• To identify trends and advancements in noninvasive oxygenation and ventilation techniques.
• To provide insights into the optimal use of various noninvasive support strategies.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of publications from 2018.
• Analysis of studies focusing on oxygen delivery devices, noninvasive ventilation, and high-flow nasal cannula.
• Synthesis of findings to compare the efficacy and application of different noninvasive support methods.

Main Results:

• The review highlights significant developments in noninvasive respiratory support technologies and applications during 2018.
• Comparative data on the effectiveness of different support modalities is presented.
• Key findings regarding patient outcomes and selection criteria for optimal support are discussed.

Conclusions:

• Noninvasive respiratory support strategies continue to evolve, offering alternatives to invasive ventilation.
• The optimal choice of therapy depends on individual patient needs and clinical context.
• Further research is warranted to refine best practices in noninvasive respiratory support.