NON INVASIVE VENTILATION (NIV)-FAILURE
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SUMMARY
Predictors of failure:
1. Acidosis ( pH < 7.25)
2. Marked new onset hypoxia (PaO2/FiO2 < 200 mmHg)
3. Respiratory distress signs (RR > 25/min)
4. Non-pulmonary organ failure, particularly cardiovascular dysfunction
Reference(s)
Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].
