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