Abstract

FERREIRA, Susana; NOGUEIRA, Carla; CONDE, Sara  and  TAVEIRA, Natália. Non-invasive ventilation. Rev Port Pneumol [online]. 2009, vol.15, n.4, pp.655-667. ISSN 0873-2159.

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a technique that delivers mechanical ventilation avoiding side effects and complications associated with endotracheal intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation. This technique has proved to be effective in different types of respiratory failure. In this article, the authors revise the advantages and limitations of NIV, interfaces used and indications in acute and acute-on-chronic respiratory failure.

Keywords : Noninvasive ventilation; respiratory failure; pulmonary edema; obstructive lung diseases; asthma; bronchiectasis; cystic fibrosis; endotracheal intubation.

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