Review article

https://doi.org/10.64266/amu.1.1.3

Application of Noninvasive Ventilation in Emergency Medicine: Current Strategies and Challenges

Ivan Šitum orcid.org/0000-0002-4113-2400 ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia *
Ante Erceg ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Daniel Lovrić ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has become a key method in emergency medicine for the management of acute respiratory failure (ARF) and is often one of the most critical scenarios in emergency settings. This paper reviews the latest noninvasive ventilation strategies, including high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and noninvasive positive airway pressure (CPAP, BiPAP), and their effectiveness in emergency medical settings. It also discusses the use of NIV in various emergencies including cardiogenic pulmonary edema, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and hypoxemic respiratory failure. Finally, this paper reviews the challenges in implementing noninvasive ventilation in emergencies and its advantages compared to invasive approaches.

Keywords

noninvasive ventilation; emergency medicine; acute respiratory failure

Hrčak ID:

333861

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/333861

Publication date:

1.2.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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