Non Invasive Ventilation

Noninvasive ventilation is an alternative to invasive, mechanical ventilation for patients who have chronic respiratory insufficiency or respiratory failure and can no longer breathe adequately on their own. Noninvasive ventilation provides ventilatory support to a patient through the upper airways. It enhances the breathing process by giving the patient a mixture of air and oxygen from a flow generator through a tightly fitted facial or nasal mask. Noninvasive ventilation assists the patient in taking a full breath and helps to maintain an adequate oxygen supply to the body.