Consensus Statements

Mechanical Ventilation: Beyond the ICU
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Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Invasive ventilation—eg, tracheostomy tube—should be considered in patients who have persistent symptomatic hypoventilation despite repeated trials on NIV.

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