NON-INVASIVE RESPIRATORY SUPP

Modes of non-invasive ventilatory support, Anita K. Simonds; pathophysiology of ventilatory failure, Anita K. Simonds; equipment, Anita K. Simonds; non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure, Anita K. Simonds and Mark W. Elliott; starting nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation - practical aspects, Anita K. Simonds; non-invasive ventilation in the intensive care unit and operating theatre, John C. Goldstone; selection of patients for home ventilation, Anita K. Simonds; non-invasive ventilation in restrictive disorders and neuromuscular disease, Anita K. Simonds; non-invasive ventilation in chronic on structive pulmonary disease, Mark W. Elliot; nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation as a "bridge" to transplantation, Mark W. Elliott; non-invasive ventilation in progressive neuromuscular disease and patients with multiple handicaps, Anita K. Simonds; paediatric non-invasive ventilation, Anita K. Simonds; continuous positive airway pressure therapy, Anita K. Simonds; physiotherapy and nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation, Julia Bott and Fidelma Moran; the home ventilatory care network, Anita K. Simonds; organization of home respiratory care in Europe, Patrick Leger. Appendices: suppliers of ventilation equipments; useful contact addresses.