Interfaces for noninvasive ventilation in the acute setting in children

The use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is very specific in the acute setting as compared to its use in a chronic setting. In the Pediatric Intensive care Unit (PICU), NIV may be required around the clock and initiation has to be fast and easy. Despite the increasing use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and the larger choice of interfaces, data comparing the use of different interfaces for pediatric patients are scarce and recommendations for the most appropriate choice of interface are lacking.

Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews - October 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Guillaume Mortamet, Alessandro Amaddeo, Sandrine Essouri, Sylvain Renolleau, Guillaume Emeriaud, Brigitte Fauroux Source Type: research