What prevents critically ill patients with respiratory failure from using non ‐invasive positive pressure ventilation: A mixed‐methods study

ConclusionIn the initial stage of NPPV, focusing on dyspnea, sleep loss, discomfort, delirium, and the realization of the necessity of NPPV were critical in deciding on continuing this intervention or the early conversion to intubation.

Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - January 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hiroaki Murata, Tomoko Inoue, Osamu Takahashi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research