Table 6.

Findings Needed to Start With HMV as the Initial NIV Device in TRDs (Both)

1.Vital capacity ≤ 30%

2.BPAP device transition to HMV findings as above present on initial presentation

BPAP = bilevel positive airway pressure; HMV = home mechanical ventilation; NIV = noninvasive ventilation; TRDs = thoracic restrictive disorders.