Background: Acute type two respiratory failure (AT2RF) is characterized by high carbon
dioxide levels (PaCO 2> 6kPa). Non-invasive ventilation (NIV), the current standard of care …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a critical therapy for many patients with neuromuscular
disorders (NMD), supporting those with respiratory failure to achieve adequate respiration …

Introduction Rural regions have unique challenges with the implementation of new therapies
upon discharge from the hospital due to multiple barriers. Objectives We investigated the …

The prevalence of long-term home noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has progressively
increased over recent decades, supported by evidence of clinical effectiveness in a range of …

The estimated prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is approximately 5.2–7.9
people per 100,000 in the United States, 1, 2 with a worldwide ALS estimate of 4.42 per …

Introduction Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) is an established treatment
for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but it is often improperly …

The purpose of this study is to develop a simulation-based ventilator training program for
general ward nurses and identify its effects. Quantitative data were collected from 29 nurses …

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) represents the standard of care for respiratory support of
patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) …

In daily routine, many COPD patients report early onset augmented dyspnea following use
of NIV (Deventilation Syndrome, DVS) as a negative side-effect. The aim of this study is the …

Objective To compare long-term psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life
(HRQOL) in intubated versus non-intubated ICU survivors. Design Prospective, multicentre …