Upper airway obstruction induced by non-invasive ventilation using an oronasal interface.

Valentin SchellhasChristian GlatzIngo BeeckenAngelika OkegwoAnna HeidbrederPeter YoungMatthias Boentert

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2018)

Initiation of NIV using an oronasal interface may be associated with TAO in a subset of patients. Since both EPAP and ∆PAP appear to play a causative role, careful titration of ventilator settings is recommended.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
acute respiratory distress syndrome
patient reported outcomes