Non-invasive Ventilation Flashcards
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Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
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Technique where positive pressure is applied to the airways and lungs without the need for an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube.
Aim is to improve gas exchange by assisting inspiratory efforts and reducing the WOB.
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Ventilator systems
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Volume-preset: deliver fixed Vt.
Pressure-preset: include bilevel positive pressure devices (BiPAP). Easier to tolerate than volume-preset.
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Suitable conditions
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- Kyphoscoliosis
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
