Effectiveness of an adapted diving mask (Owner mask) for non-invasive ventilation in the COVID-19 pandemic scenario: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is indicated to avoid orotracheal intubation (OTI) to reduce hospital stay and mortality. Patients infected by SARS-CoV2 can progress to respiratory failure (RF); however, in the initial phase, they can be submitted to oxygen therapy and NIV. Such r...

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Main Authors: Dulciane Nunes Paiva, Litiele Evelin Wagner, Sônia Elvira dos Santos Marinho, Carlos Fernando Drumond Dornelles, Juliana Fernandes de Souza Barbosa, Patrícia Érika de Melo Marinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06133-y