Discomfort and Adaptation in Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: Mask Interface Problems

Case Clinic- Key Teaching Points

• The choice of the interface during NIV represents the main determinant of its success in an acute setting and one important factor contributing to the long-term tolerance and effcacy of NIV in a chronic setting.
• The availability of different types of masks could allow different approaches for each individual situation, optimizing patient tolerance and avoiding side effects.
• The main reasons for choosing a particular interface are patient comfort, the prevention of leaks or complications and the amount of dead space.

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