What is NIPPV other than BiPAP?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Non-invasive Ventilator
Chronic respiratory failure can be managed using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV) with an oral mouthpiece or, more commonly, with the nasal and oronasal devices.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 4 | 0 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | 0 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Why patients stopped taking NIPPV other than BiPAP
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
Duration
Stopped using NIPPV other than BiPAP
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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