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Challenges to and opportunities for the implementation of non‐invasive positive pressure ventilation in the Asia‐Pacific region
Author(s) -
Guan Lili,
Zhou Luqian,
Song Liqiang,
Wang Lingwei,
Chen Dandan,
Chen Rongchang
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
respirology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.857
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1440-1843
pISSN - 1323-7799
DOI - 10.1111/resp.13586
Subject(s) - lagging , medicine , asia pacific , positive pressure ventilation , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , business , respiratory failure , pathology , international trade , surgery
Non‐invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) is undoubtedly one of the most significant advancements in mechanical ventilation technology in the past 30 years. With accumulating evidence from clinical studies and support from clinical guidelines, NPPV is now widely used in hospitals and increasingly prescribed for home therapy in the Asia‐Pacific region. However, in comparison with the developed Western countries, overall use of NPPV in the region is lagging behind. This study reviews this imbalance of NPPV use both in the acute and domiciliary settings in the Asia‐Pacific region. Important issues related to NPPV use are also discussed along with speculation around potential strategies that could promote wider implementation of NPPV in the region. We hope this review will stimulate interest in the clinical application and potential research avenues for NPPV in the Asia‐Pacific region, and promote education and staff training in the technique.