[Noninvasive nocturnal nasal mask ventilation (NIPPV) in childhood and adolescence. Dresden experiences with 11 patients]

Med Klin (Munich). 1996 Apr 12:91 Suppl 2:31-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Background: There are only small experiences with mechanical ventilation via nasal mask in childhood.

Patients and methods: Eleven patients using NIPPV (9 patients aged 4 to 18 years and 2 patients with cystic fibrosis aged 20 and 25 years).

Results: NIPPV was effective in all 11 patients. Seven patients needed supplemental oxygen. Theophyllin, Almitrin and Salbutamol could support the nasal ventilation in special conditions.

Conclusion: Intermittent ventilation via nasal mask is a noninvasive and effective treatment of chronic respiratory failure in childhood. Monitoring with continuous pulse-oximetry is necessary.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystic Fibrosis / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Home Care Services
  • Humans
  • Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing / instrumentation*
  • Male
  • Masks*
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Polysomnography
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / rehabilitation*
  • Scoliosis / rehabilitation*
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / rehabilitation*