Delivering non-invasive respiratory support to patients in hospital.
This article provides an overview of non-invasive respiratory support, with particular reference to continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel non-invasive ventilation. The indications for therapy and the role of the nurse in delivering therapy are discussed.
De Silva
S J
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Intensive Care Unit, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire. sarah_nutting@yahoo.co.uk
D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012143:Respiratory Physiological Phenomena