Revue des maladies respiratoires
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Noninvasive ventilation refers to the delivery of positive pressure ventilation via a mask or "interface" rather than via an invasive conduit. Until recently, equipment for noninvasive ventilation was frequently custom-made to meet the needs of an individual patient. During the past 15 years, there have been significant advances in the equipment available for noninvasive ventilation. ⋯ Although major technical advances have been made, optimal delivery of noninvasive ventilation requires knowledge of, and experience with, the application of the equipment used.