What is one goal of NIV related to patient comfort?

Maximizing comfort during ventilation is a fundamental goal of noninvasive ventilation (NIV). The purpose of NIV is to provide respiratory support in a way that is more tolerable and less invasive than traditional mechanical ventilation methods. By improving patient comfort, NIV can enhance patient cooperation and compliance with the treatment, making it more likely that they will achieve the desired therapeutic effects. Comfortable settings that reduce the sensation of breathlessness or anxiety can promote better overall outcomes, including improved oxygenation and reduced work of breathing.

Other options, while they may relate to broader treatment strategies, do not directly address the specific goal of enhancing patient comfort. For instance, increasing the length of treatment does not inherently imply comfort, and avoiding medication may not always be beneficial depending on the patient's condition. Speeding up invasive procedures contrasts with the essence of NIV, which seeks to minimize invasiveness while providing effective respiratory support.