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Non‐invasive mechanical ventilation in elderly patients: A narrative review
Author(s) -
Piroddi Ines Maria Grazia,
Barlascini Cornelius,
Esquinas Antonio,
Braido Fulvio,
Banfi Paolo,
Nicolini Antonello
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
geriatrics and gerontology international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.823
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1447-0594
pISSN - 1444-1586
DOI - 10.1111/ggi.12810
Subject(s) - medicine , narrative review , endotracheal intubation , intubation , intensive care medicine , acute respiratory failure , noninvasive ventilation , mechanical ventilation , palliative care , respiratory failure , ventilation (architecture) , intensive care , first line , anesthesia , nursing , mechanical engineering , engineering
The treatment of acute respiratory failure with non‐invasive ventilation (NIV) as a first‐line therapy is increasingly common in intensive care units. The reduced invasiveness of NIV leads to better outcomes than endotracheal intubation in carefully selected groups of patients. Furthermore, the use of NIV as a palliative treatment for respiratory failure and dyspnea has become increasingly common. NIV also has an impact on the use of “do not intubate” orders. In the present narrative review, we explore the use and outcome of NIV in elderly patients. To accomplish this, we reviewed the most recent available medical literature. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17: 689–696.