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[Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in postoperative patients. A clinical review].

Authors :
Esquinas AM
Jover JL
Úbeda A
Belda FJ
Source :
Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion [Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim] 2015 Nov; Vol. 62 (9), pp. 512-22. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Apr 16.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a method of ventilatory support that is increasing in importance day by day in the management of postoperative respiratory failure. Its role in the prevention and treatment of atelectasis is particularly important in the in the period after thoracic and abdominal surgeries. Similarly, in the transplanted patient, NIV can shorten the time of invasive mechanical ventilation, reducing the risk of infectious complications in these high-risk patients. It has been performed A systematic review of the literature has been performed, including examining the technical, clinical experiences and recommendations concerning the application of NIV in the postoperative period.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Sociedad Española de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
2340-3284
Volume :
62
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25892605
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redar.2015.03.005