Med Klin
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Noninvasive mask ventilation is in some cases of respiratory failure the treatment of choice. It is used in cases of acute respiratory failure. We report about perioperative application of noninvasive mask ventilation. ⋯ With noninvasive mask ventilation it is possible to avoid in some patients with acute postoperative respiratory failure complications who are referred to intubation. In patients with postoperative decompensation of chronic respiratory failure postoperative treatment becomes easier, in extraordinary cases the method makes surgery possible.