Use of non-invasive ventilation in UK emergency departments. Issue 12 (27th November 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Browning, J; Atwood, B; Gray, A
• Other Names: group-author.
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 23:Issue 12(2006)
• Page Start: 920
• Page End: 921
• Publication Date: 2006-11-27
• Subjects: BiPAP, bilevel positive airway pressure -- COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure -- NIPPV, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation -- NIV, non-invasive ventilation; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2006.038950
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Aim: To describe the current use of non-invasive ventilation in UK emergency departments. Methods: A structured questionnaire was sent to all UK emergency departments assessing 25, 000 new patients annually. Results: 222 of 233 departments completed the questionnaire. 148 currently use non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Most used NIV for either cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (n = 128) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n = 115). Only 49 departments have protocols for NIV use and 23 audited practice. Conclusion: NIV is commonly used in UK emergency departments. Practices vary significantly. One solution would be the development of guidelines on when and how to use NIV in emergency medicine practice.