Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation in neuromuscular and chest wall disease.
The short- and long-term physiological, functional and economic benefits of NIPPV in patients with chronic chest wall and stable neuromuscular disease have been confirmed and its advantages over non-invasive negative pressure ventilation outlined. Current research should help provide guidelines for patient selection and the most appropriate use of NIPPV in progressive neuromuscular disorders.
Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Hospital, London, UK.
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D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007385:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / Q000379:methods*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D015300:Ventilator Weaning; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical