Pulmonology · Pathway 14

Non-Invasive Ventilation

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Key points

Non-invasive ventilation The British Thoracic Society (BTS) published guidelines in 2002 on the use of non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure.
COPD with respiratory acidosis pH 7.25-7.35*
type II respiratory failure secondary to chest wall deformity, neuromuscular disease or obstructive sleep apnoea
cardiogenic pulmonary oedema unresponsive to CPAP
weaning from tracheal intubation Recommended initial settings for bi-level pressure support in COPD