Postoperative Noninvasive Ventilation

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Abstract

General anesthesia and surgery are associated with changes in the shape of the chest that result in atelectasis, a major factor in the development of postoperative respiratory failure. Postoperative noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) has been shown to improve oxygenation and ventilation for high-risk patients. NIPPV has been used as rescue therapy for patients developing acute respiratory distress postoperatively, and appears to be most frequently successful in patients whose problem is atelectasis or obesity. Failure to respond to NIPPV after 20 minutes is usually an indication of intubation, mechanical ventilation, and transfer to the intensive care unit.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)495-511
Number of pages17
JournalAnesthesiology Clinics
Volume30
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sep 2012
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Bilevel positive airway pressure
  • Boussignac
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
  • Noninvasive ventilation
  • Postanesthesia care unit

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