Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has dramatically changed the treatment of both acute and
chronic respiratory failure in the last 2 decades. The success of NIV is correlated to the …

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a real advance in the management of both chronic and
acute respiratory failure. It is the absence of an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube which …

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 …

Te interface is the defining element of non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Nowadays different
types of interfaces, which differ in terms of shape, mechanical properties and comfort, are …

Introduction Research in the field of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has contributed to the
development of new NIV interfaces. However, interface tolerance plays a crucial role in …

During noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for acute respiratory failure, the patient's comfort may
be less important than the efficacy of the treatment. However, mask fit and care are needed …

INTRODUCTION: Noninvasive ventilation refers to the delivery of positive pressure
ventilation via a mask or “interface” rather than via an invasive conduit. Until recently …

Noninvasive ventilation is an effective treatment for a significant proportion of patients with
acute respiratory failure. The success of noninvasive ventilation, however, depends on …

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) has assumed an increasingly important
role in the management of acute respiratory failure because of its demonstrated ability to …

Purpose Because non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is increasingly used, new
devices, both ventilators and interfaces, have been continuously proposed for clinical use in …