Optimising non-invasive mechanical ventilation: Which unit should care for these patients? A cohort study

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
5563013	Australian Critical Care	2017	9 Pages	PDF

Abstract

Acute respiratory failure patients with pneumonia admitted to general wards had increased interface intolerance and NIV failure. Rotating mask types could improve NIV success in any unit administering this therapy.

Keywords

Emergency noninvasive ventilation Respiratory therapy Pressure ulcers Skin lesions Masks Airway management Nursing care respiratory insufficiency Critical care unit

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Optimising non-invasive mechanical ventilation: Which unit should care for these patients? A cohort study

Authors

Marta PhD, MSc, RN, E. RN, M. MSc, RN, A. RN, M.T. PhD, MSc, RN, J. MSc, RN,