Which of the following condition is the least responsive to noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?
A. COPD
B. ARDS
C. APO
D. Post-op hypoxemia due to atelectasis
Answer: B
Amongst the above conditions, established ARDS is the least responsive condition to NIV. Use of NIV showed higher rate of adverse events in one study.
References
1. 2006 Acute Applications of Noninvasive Ventilation and its Special Application in SARS