Noninvasive ventilation as the first choice of ventilatory support in children

Conclusion: A high rate of effectiveness was found for the use of noninvasive ventilation for acute episodes of respiratory failure. A higher PRISM score on admission, comorbidities associated with respiratory symptoms and oxygen use ≥ 40% were independent factors related to noninvasive ventilation failure.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research