Delivering non-invasive respiratory support to patients in hospital
Sarah-Jane De Silva Staff nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire
This article provides an overview of non-invasive respiratory support, with particular reference to continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel non-invasive ventilation. The indications for therapy and the role of the nurse in delivering therapy are discussed.
Nursing Standard.
23, 37, 35-39.
doi: 10.7748/ns2009.05.23.37.35.c6971
Correspondence
sarah_nutting@yahoo.co.uk
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