More about...emergency medicine. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the emergency unit

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Engelbrecht, Louise
Engelbrecht, Andreas

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Health and Medical Publishing Group

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Non-invasive ventilation has become a frequently used modality in intensive care units in South Africa. Although it is not yet standard practice in our country, new research proves that there is a definite place for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the emergency unit when managing a patient in acute respiratory failure. Managers of emergency units should consider the proven benefits for patients, adding this treatment modality to their units. All staff using NPPV should be adequately trained. The availability of a pulmonary physiotherapist helps a great deal with the implementation and management of NPPV.

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Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, NNPV, Intensive care, Emergency unit, Acute respiratory failure

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Engelbrecht, L & Engelbrecht, A 2007, 'More about...emergency medicine. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the emergency unit', CME, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 134-135. [www.cmej.org.za]