Consider obtaining arterial blood gases early in patients with severe COPD exacerbation to determine who is most likely to benefit from NPPV.

Since ventilation is delivered noninvasively via mask or other interface, NPPV supports ventilation, can reduce atelectasis, and potentially unloads fatigued respiratory muscles while preserving ...

NPPV provides a continuous level of positive expiratory pressure that maintains small airway patency, may increase end-expiratory lung volumes, and improve pulmonary compliance, …

Aug 18, 2009 · Summary NPPV is a useful tool in the armamentarium of the emergency physician when treating critically ill patients with acute respiratory failure.

Apr 1, 2002 · NPPV is a method of providing ventilatory support using a noninvasive interface with the patient.

Feb 14, 2011 · Clinical practice guidelines describe the use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation and noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure in the acute care setting.

Additionally, children receiving NPPV for PARDS deserve close monitoring for progression of their disease and need for intubation.