PG2 Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for stable hypercapnic COPD: recent advances and practical considerations

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: E. Clini (Modena, Italy), P. Navalesi (Vercelli, Italy)
Aims: To update participants on recent advances in the application of long-term noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in stable hypercapnic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and to provide practical considerations for daily clinical use.

HERMES syllabus links: A.1 Structure and function of the respiratory system,B.9 Acute injury, B.10 Respiratory failure, B.15 Genetic and developmental disorders, E1.18 Principles of stem cell therapy, E.1.6 Ventilatory support, G.1 Intensive care, G.2 High-dependency unit, H.1 Thoracic surgery, I.4 Quality of life measures

Type of course: Case and problem based

How to apply the new concept of high-intensity NIV W. Windisch (Cologne, Germany)
Clinical decision making: when to start long-term NIV following acute exacerbation M. W. Elliott (Leeds, United Kingdom)
Techniques of NIV used during physical activity and rehabilitation P. Wijkstra (Groningen, The Netherlands)
How to deal with end of life issues M. Vitacca (Lumezzane, Italy)