NIV Update: Literature Review- Current practices are and the application of NIV ultimately relating it to the current literature. To answer the why we do what we do and how to apply NIV successfully.
Review recent literature related to Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) in order to better understand:
• Indications
• Utilization
• Optimal equipment and monitoring
• Factors influencing success rate
Discuss important adjuncts to NIV that may influence success:
• Humidification
• Medication Delivery
• Patient-Ventilatory Synchrony
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