Hoffrichter LAVI, User'S Manual For Patients

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16 Chapter 1: Introduction
Indication
LAVI can be used for the following indications:
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Obstructive ventilation disorders (e.g. COPD)
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Restrictive ventilation disorders (e.g. scoliosis, thorax deformities)
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Neurological, muscular and neuromuscular disorders (e.g. paralysis of the diaphragm)
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Central breathing regulation disorders
Regardless of the indications named here, use of the device always depends on the
doctor’s individual diagnosis.
Contraindications
Risk of injury due to contraindications!
Ventilation may be contraindicated for certain pre-existing
conditions.
The following conditions may be a contraindication for non-invasive ventilation:
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Severe cardiac arrhythmia
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Severe hypotension
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Severe epistaxis
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Pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum
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Pneumoencephalus
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Cranial trauma
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Status after cranial or brain surgery
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Acute inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, middle ear infection or a perforated
ear drum
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Aspiration hazard
In individual cases, the attending physician must decide on the therapy.