Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Apr 2013
Comparative Study[Implementation of the German S3-Guideline of non-invasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure in daily practice].
Application of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in acute respiratory failure (ARF) since publication of the German S3 guideline in 2008. ⋯ The S3 guideline for NIV in ARF is well-known in intensive care in Germany, but not all are aware of the detailed re-commendations. The use of NIV in ARF has increased since publication of the guideline but nearly always follows additional clinical assessment in decision-making. In one third it is restricted to special indications, with very limited application in non-cardiac hypoxemic ARF. Full-face masks are preferred according to the guideline. All ICUs, that participated in the survey, hold ventilators for NIV.