Y5 - Non-invasive ventilation Flashcards
1
Q
def
A
airway support adminstered through a facial or nasal mask rather than an endotracheal tube
2
Q
why are facial or nasal masks termed non-invasive
A
no tracheal intubation is required
3
Q
indications
A
acute -respiratory failure e.g. COPD exacerbations -decompensated heart failure chronic -severe COPD -obesity hypoventilation syndrome -MND
4
Q
complications
A
facial and nasal pressure sores
dry mucous membranes and thick secretions
gastric complications (aspiration)
