RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 How to avoid interface problems in acute noninvasive ventilation
JF Breathe
JO Breathe
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 230
OP 242
DO 10.1183/20734735.003414
VO 10
IS 3
A1 Brill, Anne-Kathrin
YR 2014
UL http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/10/3/230.abstract
AB Summary Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) applied via different interfaces is increasingly used in the treatment of acute respiratory failure. One of the key factors determining the success of NIV is the choice of interface. Interface selection, fitting and handling can be challenging as NIV application can be complicated by discomfort, air leaks, skin damage or conjunctivitis. The aim of this article is to provide practical information on interface choice, technical aspects of mask fitting and prevention of mask-related problems during the acute delivery of NIV. Educational aims To help the reader to recognise the different features of interfaces and to discuss common interface-related problems To provide practical recommendations to facilitate the choice and application of interfaces in order to reduce complications