Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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The second part of this article on non-invasive ventilation (NIV) examines the use of bilevel non-invasive ventilation, discussing the differences between CPAP and bilevel NIV. It also focuses on how to assess and monitor patients receiving either CPAP or bilevel NIV, and patient outcomes.
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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is increasingly being used in domestic and acute health settings. Part one of this article identifies the benefits of NIV and describes the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Part two, published in next week's Nursing Standard, discusses bilevel NIV, which has fewer complications and so is largely replacing CPAP. Part two also examines how to monitor and assess patients receiving NIV.
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Minor wounds and burns are common presentations to A&E departments and primary care facilities. While the management of such conditions is usually straightforward, thorough assessment and treatment initiation are essential to prevent short-term and long-term complications for the patient.