Non-invasive ventilation using a novel ventilator and non-vented full-face mask for patients with respiratory failure during the COVID-19 pandemic: Report of three cases

Respir Investig. 2022 Jul;60(4):607-611. doi: 10.1016/j.resinv.2022.03.005. Epub 2022 Apr 6.

Abstract

The Japanese government's latest manual on COVID-19 management mentions non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Before this version, we experienced three cases in which COVID-19 was a concern. Each case had one of the following conditions: obesity hypoventilation syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, acute heart failure with acute kidney injury with hypercapnia. The guidelines indicate that patients with these diseases are good candidates for NIV. NIV was used in a negative pressure room with staff in personal protective equipment. We describe the use of NIV instruments with anti-viral filters and a non-vented mask, including a new NIV machine for COVID-19 respiratory care.

Keywords: Continuous positive airway pressure; High flow nasal cannula; Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation; Obstructive sleep apnea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Masks
  • Noninvasive Ventilation*
  • Pandemics
  • Respiratory Insufficiency* / etiology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency* / therapy
  • Ventilators, Mechanical