Home invasive mechanical ventilation in Finland in 2015–2019

Introduction The prevalence of long-term invasive mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy in chronic respiratory insufficiency is largely unknown. We aimed to clarify prevalence and aetiology of the use of home invasive mechanical ventilation (HIMV) in Finland in 2015–2019. Methods Information on HI...

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Main Authors: Petra Kotanen, Hanna-Riikka Kreivi, Aki Vainionpää, Hannu Laaksovirta, Pirkko Brander, Waltteri Siirala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2020-11-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/4/00223-2020.full