Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Masaji Nishimura

Publications

• Research Article
  Delirium during Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation: A Prospective Observational Study
  Author(s): Mutsuo Onodera, Nao Okuda, Masayo Izawa and Masaji NishimuraMutsuo Onodera, Nao Okuda, Masayo Izawa and Masaji Nishimura
  
  Background: Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) has been used to treat acute respiratory failure in intensive care units (ICU), while some patients need tracheal intubation because of not only underlying diseases but also delirium. Delirium in patients being mechanically ventilated via endotracheal tubes has been subject to concern and investigated in numerous studies, however in patients receiving NPPV has been little studied. The aim of the study was to discover the incidence of delirium in NPPV patients. Methods: Adult patients who received NPPV were enrolled. Basic profiles of patients, underlying diseases, indication of NPPV, duration of NPPV, length of stay in ICU, NPPV settings, administration of sedative agents and outcome were collected. Delirium was diagnosed with the Confusion Assessment Method f.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000325

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