Lungen- und Atemwegsmedizin

Non-invasive Ventilation in Adults: A Brief Update

Abstract

Leonardo S Roever-Borges and Elmiro santos Resende

The use of noninvasive ventilation and noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure by mask has increased substantially. The main indications are exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, trauma, pulmonary infiltrates in immunocompromised patients, and weaning of previously intubated stable patients with COPD. In this mini-review article, we summarize the results of various studies in which noninvasive ventilation was applied and discuss the role and efficacy of noninvasive ventilation.