The use of head helmets to deliver noninvasive ventilatory support: a comprehensive review of technical aspects and clinical findings.
Crit Care
; 25(1): 327, 2021 09 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1403254
ABSTRACT
A helmet, comprising a transparent hood and a soft collar, surrounding the patient's head can be used to deliver noninvasive ventilatory support, both as continuous positive airway pressure and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV), the latter providing active support for inspiration. In this review, we summarize the technical aspects relevant to this device, particularly how to prevent CO2 rebreathing and improve patient-ventilator synchrony during NPPV. Clinical studies describe the application of helmets in cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, pneumonia, COVID-19, postextubation and immune suppression. A section is dedicated to paediatric use. In summary, helmet therapy can be used safely and effectively to provide NIV during hypoxemic respiratory failure, improving oxygenation and possibly leading to better patient-centred outcomes than other interfaces.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Work of Breathing
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Interactive Ventilatory Support
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Noninvasive Ventilation
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Crit Care
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S13054-021-03746-8
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