[Non-invasive ventilation].
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a technique that delivers mechanical ventilation avoiding side effects and complications associated with endotracheal intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation. This technique has proved to be effective in different types of respiratory failure. In this article, the authors revise the advantages and limitations of NIV, interfaces used and indications in acute and acute-on-chronic respiratory failure.
Ferreira
Susana
S
Interna Complementar de Pneumologia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho EPE, Porto, Portugal. s.a.ferreira@iol.pt
Nogueira
Carla
C
Conde
Sara
S
Taveira
Natália
N
D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*