Home mechanical ventilation program

Overall mortality was There were no instances of ventilator malfunction. The relatively high rate of complications indicates the need for more comprehensive clinical services for chronic ventilator-dependent patients in this setting. Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; complication; developing country; mechanical ventilation; ventilator-associated pneumonia. Abstract Background: There are limited data on home mechanical ventilation HMV in developing countries.

Results of the home mechanical ventilation national program among adults in Chile between and BMC Pulm Med. Show More. Login Register. Enjoying our content?

Thanks for visiting Pulmonology Advisor. If you wish to read unlimited content, please log in or register below. Registration is free. Average waiting time on equipment had been shortened significantly-from 6. Only 6. Availability and shortened waiting time for the equipment accompanied by advanced overall health care led to substantial improvements in the national HMV program. However, future improvements should be directed to systematic evaluation of SDB in patients with OSAS, early diagnosis of nocturnal hypoventilation, and subsequent timely initiation of chronic ventilation.