PG2 How to make NIV successful
Postgraduate CourseChairs: W. Windisch (Cologne, Germany), S. Nava (Bologna, Italy)
Aims: To describe and discuss the technical aspects of NIV and to ensure that the procedure is successful.
Topics covered include: selecting the right patient in the proper setting, choosing the correct interface, choosing and setting the correct ventilator, and identifying common mistakes that lead to failure.
HERMES module link: ADULT E.1 - Treatment modalities and prevention measures. RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE Module 4 Ventilation and airway management.