Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Related Practices, Monitoring of the NIV Treatment Effect and of the Patient's Comfort

Observation of Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Related Practices, Monitoring of the NIV Treatment Effect and of the Patient's Comfort During NIV

The practices and processes related to the administration of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in the adult intensive care unit (ICU) of the University hospital of Lausanne will be recorded by an investigator at the bedside. The effect of the NIV treatment on various respiratory parameters ( respiratory rate, expired tidal volume, minute ventilation) will also be recorded using a pneumotachograph. Finally patient's comfort during NIV treatment will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Respiratory failure
• Therapeutic treatment by NIV required

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years old
• Prophylactic NIV treatment
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)treatment
• Denied consent