Non-invasive ventilation is useful in paediatric intensive care units if children are appropriately selected and carefully monitored.

Unlabelled: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is commonly used in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) for respiratory failure. This review aims to improve paediatricians' understanding of NIV, by specifying technical or practical considerations, giving advice about selecting patients and presenting pertinent published data about NIV in different circumstances.

Conclusion: NIV is useful in PICUs if children are appropriately selected and carefully monitored.