Do not intubate!? Management of acute respiratory failure in the elderly Do not intubate!? Management der akuten respiratorischen Insuffizienz bei alten Patienten
Christ M, Esch E, Singler K, Heppner HJ (2016)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2016
Journal
Book Volume: 42
Pages Range: 259-263
Journal Issue: 5
DOI: 10.5414/ATX02072
Abstract
Demographic shift leads to an increasing number of elderly critically ill patients with various comorbidities and functional limitations. This very specific group is on high risk for complications and worse outcome. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) early applied is a suitable alternative to endotracheal intubation. Ventilator associated pneumonia is less, patient communication is possible as well as intermitted ventilation. Therefore basic knowledge in geriatrics is necessary and physiological special characteristics in the elderly should be known. ICU staff has to be well-trained in using NIV. Also the equipment should be adapted to the needs of elderly critically ill patients and successful treatment is always an interdisciplinary approach in these special cases.
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APA:
Christ, M., Esch, E., Singler, K., & Heppner, H.J. (2016). Do not intubate!? Management of acute respiratory failure in the elderly Do not intubate!? Management der akuten respiratorischen Insuffizienz bei alten Patienten. Atemwegs- und Lungenkrankheiten, 42(5), 259-263. https://doi.org/10.5414/ATX02072
MLA:
Christ, M., et al. "Do not intubate!? Management of acute respiratory failure in the elderly Do not intubate!? Management der akuten respiratorischen Insuffizienz bei alten Patienten." Atemwegs- und Lungenkrankheiten 42.5 (2016): 259-263.
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