Practical Workshop - Noninvasive and invasive ventilation: looking for the right time

Practical Workshop
Chairs: A. Artigas (Sabadell, Spain), S. Orfanos (Haidari, Greece)
Aims: Discuss and highlight the pro and con of using noninvasive ventilation during an episode of acute respiratory failure, and point out when endotracheal intubation is mandatory.

Introduction by ERS Chairs A. Artigas (Sabadell, Spain), S. Orfanos (Haidari, Greece)
When IV is mandatory P. Pelosi (Milano, Italy)