Non-invasive Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
· A method of providing ventilatory support without the need for tracheal intubation.
CPAP (Continuous positive airways pressure)
Bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP©)
Advantages of NIV compared to conventional ventilation
Compared with conventional ventilation, NIV is a relatively inexpensive and simple technique which prevents the need for conventional ventilation in some patients and improves survival. Major [...]
Tags: BiPAP, CPAP, Intubation, NIV, Oxygenation, Raspiratory distress