Non-invasive ventilation in respiratory distress in children
Shafiqa Alsharif
King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia
: J Womens Health, Issues Care
Abstract
Respiratory distress is a common symptom in children and a common reason for visits to the emergency department. Even for experienced emergency care providers, the management of respiratory distress in children can be challenging and frightening. While the great majority of children with respiratory distress will respond to standard therapies, including aerosols, suctioning, and supplemental oxygen, some patients will require a higher level of respiratory support. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) refers to the application of ventilator support using techniques that do not require an invasive endotracheal airway. Multiple forms of NIV are available for use in children, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHFNC), and bi-level nasal CPAP. NIV improves morbidity and mortality in critically ill infants and neonates as well.
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