Health economic modeling of the potential cost saving effects of Neurally Adjusted Ventilator Assist
Conclusion:
This study showed economically favorable results for NAVA versus PSV. Our results show that only a minor decrease in the proportion of asynchronous patients with NAVA is needed for investments to pay off and generate savings. Future studies need to confirm this result by directly relating improved synchrony to the number of days on MV.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hjelmgren, J., Bruce Wirta, S., Huetson, P., Myren, K.-J., Göthberg, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research