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Administering Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV)

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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is the delivery of respiratory support to a patient using an external interface (mask or helmet). It may be administered to a patient who is having difficulty ventilating and oxygenating due to a variety of respiratory factors.

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Non-invasive ventilation may be administered to a patient who is having difficulty ventilating and oxygenating due to acute respiratory distress, chronic respiratory conditions, surgical complications, asthma, comfort care or another respiratory failure. It may also be used to wean a patient off mechanical ventilation.

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16 May 2022
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Mrs Coleman
07 May 2020
A good, succinct introduction to NIV or refresher for those coming into contact with respiratory patients again
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Suzanne Higgins
07 May 2020
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kim rose
20 Apr 2021
Very interesting and informative.
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Maggie Sullivan
23 Apr 2023
Good overview
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Kimheang Sao
03 Aug 2021
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Rachel Barnes
22 Apr 2022
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19 May 2020
great, thanks, good review
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02 May 2020
great resource!
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