Chronische beademing in Nederland

Translated title of the contribution: Home mechanical ventilation in the Netherlands

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    Abstract

    Over the last 20 years the number of Dutch patients on home mechanical ventilation has increased from 200 to 2000. Home mechanical ventilation is a cost-effective treatment which significantly improves the quality of life of patients. In 2011 83% of patients on home mechanical ventilation in the Netherlands is living at home. In the future further growth can be expected in the number of patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome and a potential new group of patients with COPD. Strict conditions are necessary to ensure safety in the complex care that home mechanical ventilation entails.

    Translated title of the contributionHome mechanical ventilation in the Netherlands
    Original languageDutch
    Article numberA3609
    Number of pages6
    JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
    Volume156
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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