Non Invasive Ventilation Comfort Study

Non Invasive Ventilation Comfort Study

Patients who are suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is a form of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Some patients find the temperature of the breathing gas difficult to tolerate. The aim of this study is to compare comfort of healthy volunteer participants while being given CPAP at different temperatures.

Patients who are suffering from a variety of respiratory conditions benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is a form of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Some patients find the temperature of the breathing gas difficult to tolerate. The aim of this study is to compare comfort of healthy volunteer participants while being given CPAP at different temperatures. Healthy volunteers will be given two different levels humidity and temperature and asked about preference.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any employee of FPH willing to take part in the study following review of the Participant Information Sheet and who has provided affirmative answers to the questions / statements included on the Consent Form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any employee of FPH not willing to take part in the study following review of the Participant Information Sheet.
• Any employee of FPH who has not provided affirmative answers to the questions / statements included on the Consent Form