American Research Journal of Nursing

Non- invasive ventilation refers to the use of ventilator support without using an invasive artificial airway to avoid Intubation and improve oxygenation. Non-invasive ventilation has now become an important tool in the management of respiratory failure, in both the hospital care and in home setting provided that the patient can tolerate the therapy and breathe spontaneously. This article describes the use of non-invasive ventilation in the elderly. There is a lot of evidence supporting its use, but many questions still remain. Used early in appropriately selected patients, there are advantages over conventional invasive ventilation. It could be used in certain conditions, but careful monitoring and ongoing assessment is required.