U.S., Sept. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07157215) titled 'An International Survey on the Use of NIV Outside the ICU' on Aug. 21.
Brief Summary: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a way to support breathing using a mask or helmet instead of a breathing tube, and it is proven to reduce the need for intubation, save lives, shorten hospital stays, and lower costs. While NIV has long been used in intensive care units, it is now increasingly applied in emergency rooms, hospital wards, and long-term care facilities. However, global data on how it is used outside ICUs-such as which patients receive it, how well it works, and what barriers exist-is lacking. The NIV-Safety Study is a worldwide survey...