Invasive Ventilation (IV)
Invasive Ventilation (IV)
Invasive ventilation is artificially carried out through a tracheostomy. The tracheostomy tube is connected to a ventilator pipe system.
Modes of Invasive Ventilation
- Controlled IV: the respiratory flow rate is irrespective of the patient’s respiratory efforts. The volume and respiratory rate are adjusted according to the patient’s needs
- Assisted IV: the patient initiates the breath and the ventilator assists each breath based on the rate setting
Advantages of Home Based Ventilation
The Advantages of Home based Ventilation
- Reducing the risk of contracting a hospital infection
- Improved nutrition, adaptable to patient’s needs
- Less costly
- Home/family atmosphere which improves the patient’s psychology and attitude towards the illness
- Increased willingness for rehabilitation