The Use of Palliative Non Invasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure. OVNI Study.

Qualitative Outcomes After Palliative Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation : OVNI Study

The purpose of this study is:

• to estimate the frequency of the use of non invasive ventilation
• to estimate the frequency of the use of palliative non invasive ventilation
• to evaluate the impact of non invasive ventilation
• to propose some recommendations

The purpose of this study is:

• to estimate the frequency of the use of non invasive ventilation
• to estimate the frequency of the use of palliative non invasive ventilation
• to evaluate the impact
• to propose some recommendations

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute respiratory failure
• hospitalization in ICU
• age >= 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have already participated to OVNI