Clinical summary
Technique
Indications
Cautions
Side effects
Dosage
Notes
Noninvasive ventilation
Postoperative acute respiratory failure
Failure of NIV therapy can be considered the worse complication due to the risk of prolonged time to intubation and should be early detected
Major complications (uncommon): barotrauma and hemodynamic effects. Minor complication (common after prolonged use): aspiration risk, arm edema, deep venous thrombosis, discomfort, facial skin lesions, nasal or oral dryness, nasal congestion, and gastric insufflations
Progressive increase in pressure support and PEEP level to relieve dyspnea and improve gas exchange
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