[Noninvasive nocturnal nasal mask ventilation (NIPPV) in childhood and adolescence. Dresden experiences with 11 patients].
BACKGROUND
There are only small experiences with mechanical ventilation via nasal mask in childhood.


METHODS
Eleven patients using NIPPV (9 patients aged 4 to 18 years and 2 patients with cystic fibrosis aged 20 and 25 years).


RESULTS
NIPPV was effective in all 11 patients. Seven patients needed supplemental oxygen. Theophyllin, Almitrin and Salbutamol could support the nasal ventilation in special conditions.


CONCLUSIONS
Intermittent ventilation via nasal mask is a noninvasive and effective treatment of chronic respiratory failure in childhood. Monitoring with continuous pulse-oximetry is necessary.
Paditz
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Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinderheilkunde, Universitätsklinikums der TU Dresden.
Reitemeier
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Leupold
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Paul
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Heinicke
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D
Reuner
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Dinger
J
J
Schwarze
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R
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007384:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008397:Masks; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D017286:Polysomnography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*
Nichtinvasive nächtliche nasale Maskenbeatmung (NIPPV) im Kindes- und Jugendalter. Dresdener Erfahrungen mit elf Patienten.