Abstract
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) assists breathing and thus improves oxygenation in patients with Kyphoscoliosis. The benefits of short- and long-term intermittent nocturnal in such patients have been reported previously (improvement of vital capacity, total lung capacity, muscle strength, daytime oxygenation, exercise capacity, and pulmonary hypertension). We review this important study reporting patients with kyphoscoliosis and acute respiratory failure along with their long-term outcomes. We believe that this letter may provide important information regarding the prognosis and efficacy of NIV.
Highlights
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) assists breathing and improves oxygenation in patients with Kyphoscoliosis
There are scarce results of prospective randomized trials to analyze NIV efficacy. We have reviewed this original study reporting effects of NIV in kyphoscoliosis patients in acute respiratory failure and long-term outcomes [4]
Contrary to previous results, the authors determined that there was no correlation between the levels of Inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP)/End positive airway pressure (EPAP) setting applied and the levels and tendency of hypercapnia [4]
Summary
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) assists breathing and improves oxygenation in patients with Kyphoscoliosis. Correspondence Dear Editor: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) assists breathing and improves oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory failure. This effect improves outcome and quality of life in long term application [1].
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