Journal article
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation: a utilization review of use in a teaching hospital.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for acute respiratory failure (ARF) has become more widespread over the past decade, but its prescription, use and outcomes in the clinical setting remain uncertain. The objective of this study was to review the use of NIPPV for ARF with respect to clinical indications, physician ordering, monitoring strategies and patient outcomes.
METHODS: A total of 91 consecutive adult …
Authors
Sinuff T; Cook D; Randall J; Allen C
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 163, No. 8, pp. 969–973
Publication Date
October 17, 2000
ISSN
0820-3946
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedCohort StudiesConfidence IntervalsCritical CareEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleForecastingHeart FailureHospitals, TeachingHumansIntubation, IntratrachealLung Diseases, ObstructiveMaleMonitoring, PhysiologicOdds RatioOntarioPositive-Pressure RespirationPrescriptionsPulmonary EdemaRespiratory InsufficiencyRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeUtilization Review