Results of the home mechanical ventilation national program among adults in Chile between 2008 and 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) is a viable and effective strategy for patients with chronic respiratory failure (CRF). The Chilean Ministry of Health started a program for adults in 2008.

Methods

This study examined the following data from a prospective cohort of patients with CRF admitted to the national HMV program: characteristics, mode of admission, quality of life, time in the program and survival.

Results

A total of 1105 patients were included. The median age was 59 years (44-58). Women accounted for 58.1% of the sample. The average body mass index (BMI) was 34.9 (26-46) kg/m². A total of 76.2% of patients started HMV in the stable chronic mode, while 23.8% initiated HMV in the acute mode. A total of 99 patients were transferred from the

SUBMITTER: Maquilon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8641152 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature