Figures
- FIGURE 1
Reasons to start long-term home noninvasive ventilation in restrictive thoracic disorders. PtcCO2: transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension; VC: vital capacity; MIP: maximal inspiratory pressure; MEP: maximal expiratory pressure; SNIP: sniff nasal inspiratory pressure; HCO3: bicarbonate; Poes: oesophageal pressure.
- FIGURE 2
Treatment targets of long-term home noninvasive ventilation for restrictive thoracic disorders. VC: vital capacity; FVC: forced vital capacity.
- FIGURE 3
Choice of ventilator.
- FIGURE 4
Modes of ventilation. PSV: pressure support ventilation; RR: respiratory rate; ST: spontaneous-timed; TV: target volume; CPAP: continuous positive air pressure.
- FIGURE 5
Interfaces used during long-term home noninvasive ventilation.
- FIGURE 6
Follow-up provided for long-term home noninvasive ventilation. PtcCO2: transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension.
Tables
- TABLE 1
Institutions’ characteristics
Pulmonary ward + respiratory ICU 71 (42.77) Pulmonary ward 33 (19.88) Pulmonary rehabilitation and/or chronic ventilator facilities 18 (10.84) Others 16 (9.64) Pulmonary outpatient clinic/consultation 15 (9.04) General ward 5 (3.01) ICU 5 (3.01) Emergency medicine 2 (1.20) Private practice 1 (0.60) Total 166 (100) Data are presented as n (%). ICU: intensive care unit.
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