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.
Simonds
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Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Hospital, London, UK.
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