Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure

Introduction: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV) involves ventilatory support consisting of applying positive pressure to the airways via a mask/interface. Nursing interventions for patients under NIMV are crucial to the patient's well-being and the success of the technique, particular...

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Main Authors: Ana Romano, Joana Sousa
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Published: Instituto Politécnico de Viseu 2025-07-01
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description Introduction: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV) involves ventilatory support consisting of applying positive pressure to the airways via a mask/interface. Nursing interventions for patients under NIMV are crucial to the patient's well-being and the success of the technique, particularly the choice and suitability of the mask. Objective: To train the nursing team in the selection of the most appropriate mask for patients with IR at the start of NIMV in a medical service; to compare the performance of use between MON (oro-nasal mask) and MFT (total face mask) during 24 hours of NIMV. Methods: An experimental prospective quantitative study was carried out. To collect data, a questionnaire was sent to nurses about nursing care for patients under NIMV. For content analysis, data were collected on blood gas values in patients undergoing NIMV in the years 2021-2022. Results: It was found that the most pronounced variations occurred in the use of MFT in hypercapnic ARF, with a variation rate from 85.7% to 85.0% of MON in pH, and from 78.6% (MFT) to 70.0% (MON) in PaCO2, demonstrating statistically very significant variations (p<0.01). Conclusion: MFT is more suitable for starting NIV in patients with hypercapnic ARF, compared to MON. In-service training promotes the updating of knowledge and the improvement of care for patients under NIMV. Introduction: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV) involves ventilatory support consisting of applying positive pressure to the airways via a mask/interface. Nursing interventions for patients under NIMV are crucial to the patient's well-being and the success of the technique, particularly the choice and suitability of the mask. Objective: To train the nursing team in the selection of the most appropriate mask for patients with IR at the start of NIMV in a medical service; to compare the performance of use between MON (oro-nasal mask) and MFT (total face mask) during 24 hours of NIMV. Methods: An experimental prospective quantitative study was carried out. To collect data, a questionnaire was sent to nurses about nursing care for patients under NIMV. For content analysis, data were collected on blood gas values in patients undergoing NIMV in the years 2021-2022. Results: It was found that the most pronounced variations occurred in the use of MFT in hypercapnic ARF, with a variation rate from 85.7% to 85.0% of MON in pH, and from 78.6% (MFT) to 70.0% (MON) in PaCO2, demonstrating statistically very significant variations (p<0.01). Conclusion: MFT is more suitable for starting NIV in patients with hypercapnic ARF, compared to MON. In-service training promotes the updating of knowledge and the improvement of care for patients under NIMV.
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spelling doaj-art-d7354ef8ac4849178a95ef32519a1e152025-08-20T03:15:09ZengInstituto Politécnico de ViseuMillenium0873-30151647-662X2025-07-01218e10.29352/mill0218e.38038Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure Ana Romano0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6888-0659Joana Sousa1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5515-0696Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, PortugalInstituto Politécnico de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal | Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Leiria, Portugal Introduction: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV) involves ventilatory support consisting of applying positive pressure to the airways via a mask/interface. Nursing interventions for patients under NIMV are crucial to the patient's well-being and the success of the technique, particularly the choice and suitability of the mask. Objective: To train the nursing team in the selection of the most appropriate mask for patients with IR at the start of NIMV in a medical service; to compare the performance of use between MON (oro-nasal mask) and MFT (total face mask) during 24 hours of NIMV. Methods: An experimental prospective quantitative study was carried out. To collect data, a questionnaire was sent to nurses about nursing care for patients under NIMV. For content analysis, data were collected on blood gas values in patients undergoing NIMV in the years 2021-2022. Results: It was found that the most pronounced variations occurred in the use of MFT in hypercapnic ARF, with a variation rate from 85.7% to 85.0% of MON in pH, and from 78.6% (MFT) to 70.0% (MON) in PaCO2, demonstrating statistically very significant variations (p<0.01). Conclusion: MFT is more suitable for starting NIV in patients with hypercapnic ARF, compared to MON. In-service training promotes the updating of knowledge and the improvement of care for patients under NIMV. Introduction: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV) involves ventilatory support consisting of applying positive pressure to the airways via a mask/interface. Nursing interventions for patients under NIMV are crucial to the patient's well-being and the success of the technique, particularly the choice and suitability of the mask. Objective: To train the nursing team in the selection of the most appropriate mask for patients with IR at the start of NIMV in a medical service; to compare the performance of use between MON (oro-nasal mask) and MFT (total face mask) during 24 hours of NIMV. Methods: An experimental prospective quantitative study was carried out. To collect data, a questionnaire was sent to nurses about nursing care for patients under NIMV. For content analysis, data were collected on blood gas values in patients undergoing NIMV in the years 2021-2022. Results: It was found that the most pronounced variations occurred in the use of MFT in hypercapnic ARF, with a variation rate from 85.7% to 85.0% of MON in pH, and from 78.6% (MFT) to 70.0% (MON) in PaCO2, demonstrating statistically very significant variations (p<0.01). Conclusion: MFT is more suitable for starting NIV in patients with hypercapnic ARF, compared to MON. In-service training promotes the updating of knowledge and the improvement of care for patients under NIMV. https://revistas.rcaap.pt/millenium/article/view/38038non-invasive mechanical ventilation; nurse specialist; acute respiratory failure; oro-nasal mask; full face mask
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Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
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non-invasive mechanical ventilation; nurse specialist; acute respiratory failure; oro-nasal mask; full face mask
title Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
title_full Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
title_fullStr Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
title_full_unstemmed Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
title_short Mask selection at the beginning of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
title_sort mask selection at the beginning of non invasive mechanical ventilation for patients with acute respiratory failure
topic non-invasive mechanical ventilation; nurse specialist; acute respiratory failure; oro-nasal mask; full face mask
url https://revistas.rcaap.pt/millenium/article/view/38038
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