title: Nasopharyngeal airway continuous positive airway pressure: a method to wean from or avoid mechanical ventilation in adults.
abstract: A simple technique using a nasopharyngeal airway and a continuous positive airway pressure circuit has proved an effective alternative to a tight fitting nasal or face mask for delivery of continuous positive airway pressure. Nasal trauma, discomfort and mouth breathing are the main disadvantages.
authors.affiliation: General ICU, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, UK. David.Ryan@nuth.northy.nhs.uk
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: O G W
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Weldon
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Kilner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D015300:Ventilator Weaning