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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a cornerstone therapy for chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure.
  • Its application has broadened significantly beyond initial indications.
  • Patient assessment now requires more than just technical or blood gas data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current tools for evaluating NIV effectiveness and tolerability.
  • To present a structured clinical framework for NIV assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing NIV assessment tools.
  • Development of a step-by-step clinical framework (FOLLOW).

Main Results:

  • Identification of key assessment tools for NIV.
  • The FOLLOW framework provides a structured approach to evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive assessment of NIV is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
  • The FOLLOW framework offers a practical guide for clinicians managing patients on NIV.