Noninvasive Ventilation Practice Patterns for Acute Respiratory Failure in Canadian Tertiary Care Centres: A Descriptive Analysis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The extent of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) use for patients with acute respiratory failure in Canadian hospitals, indications for use and associated outcomes are unknown. OBJECTIVE: To describe NIV practice variation in the acute setting.

Authors

Digby GC; Keenan SP; Parker CM; Sinuff T; Burns KE; Mehta S; Ronco JJ; Kutsogiannis DJ; Rose L; Ayas NT

Journal

Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 331–340

Publisher

Wiley

Publication Date

1 2015

DOI

10.1155/2015/971218

ISSN

1198-2241

Associated Experts

Karen Burns

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Faculty of Health Sciences

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