Non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The use of non-invasive mechanical ventilation has become widespread in the world, with widespread use even in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure. Objective: To identify what is known about the use of non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome and to analyze its application in this complication in COVID-19. Development Non-invasive mechanical ventilation could appear as one more resource to give respiratory support in patients with COVID-19 infection, however, the scant scientific evidence on its effectiveness in acute respiratory distress syndrome and the risk of contagion by the particle scattering, generates controversy over its use. Conclusions: In adults with COVID-19 and acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, the use of noninvasive mechanical ventilation should be contraindicated, only assessing its use in very specific and justified cases. © 2021, Editorial Ciencias Medicas. All rights reserved.