Publications by authors named "Imad Bahhady"
Background: The prevalence of chronic disease and do-not-intubate status increases with age. Thus, we aimed to determine characteristics and outcomes associated with noninvasive ventilation (NIV) use for acute respiratory failure (ARF) in different age groups.
Methods: A database comprising prospective data collected on site on all adult patients with ARF requiring ventilatory support from 8 acute care hospitals in Massachusetts was used.
Purpose: Few studies have examined locations of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) application for acute respiratory failure (ARF). We aimed to track actual locations of NIV delivery and related outcomes.
Methods: Observational cohort study based at 8 acute care hospitals in Massachusetts on adult patients admitted for ARF requiring ventilatory support during pre-determined time intervals.
Background: This study determined actual utilization rates and outcomes of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV) at selected hospitals that had participated in a prior survey on NIV use.
Methods: This observational cohort study, based at eight acute care hospitals in Massachusetts, focused on all adult patients requiring ventilatory support for acute respiratory failure during predetermined time intervals.
Results: Of 548 ventilator starts, 337 (61.
Objectives: Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) is increasingly used in patients with acute respiratory failure, but few data exist regarding current sedation practices during NPPV. We sought to characterize current practices and attitudes regarding sedation during NPPV.
Design: Cross-sectional Web-based survey.