Noninvasive nocturnal nasal mask ventilation (NIPPV) in childhood and adolescence. Dresden experiences with 11 patients
Paditz, E.; Reitemeier, G.; Leupold, W.; Paul, K.D.; Heinicke, D.; Reuner, U.; Dinger, J.; Schwarze, R.
Medizinische Klinik 91(Suppl 2): 31-33
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0723-5003 PMID: 8684321 Document Number: 462245
There are only small experiences with mechanical ventilation via nasal mask in childhood. Eleven patients using NIPPV (9 patients aged 4 to 18 years and 2 patients with cystic fibrosis aged 20 and 25 years). NIPPV was effective in all 11 patients. Seven patients needed supplemental oxygen. Theophyllin, Almitrin and Salbutamol could support the nasal ventilation in special conditions. Intermittent ventilation via nasal mask is a noninvasive and effective treatment of chronic respiratory failure in childhood. Monitoring with continuous pulse-oximetry is necessary.