Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation: averting intubation of the heart failure patient.
Mechanically ventilating patients with heart failure who have respiratory distress can increase hospital costs, complications, and mortality. A few studies have evaluated the use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) as an alternative treatment for these patients. This article describes NPPV and reviews its use in managing an acute exacerbation of heart failure.
Parsons
C L
CL
Critical Care Unit, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Fla., USA.
Sole
M L
ML
Byers
J F
JF
D016638:Critical Illness; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008397:Masks; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors