Breathing easier by day and by night

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Comfortable and convenient breathing support at home
When you have trouble breathing, every second can feel like an eternity. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) helps take your mind off breathing and back to enjoying your daily activities.
Our highly skilled specialists provide the support and services you need to feel empowered in managing your condition. We combine an individualized approach with the latest medical technology so you can be confident in the care you receive.
An NIV machine provides breathing support through a mouthpiece, face or nasal mask. The ventilator helps your body eliminate carbon dioxide, which creates shortness of breath in patients with chronic lung or neuromuscular conditions.
Unlike some breathing therapies, NIV is personalized to you and your unique preferences. Whether you need breathing support at various times throughout the day or just at night, the portable device fits your schedule. When using the machine, it will adapt to your natural respiratory patterns to help rest the breathing muscles and improve breathing performance.
NIV is an effective therapy option for individuals with respiratory failure that benefit from intermittent ventilation, including:
If you are interested in exploring NIV as a respiratory therapy option, consult with your provider.
Aside from easier breathing, routine use of NIV has several advantages, including:
Throughout your NIV journey, we offer patient-centered care that is accessible and convenient. We will be by your side from machine delivery through maintenance and beyond.
When your care team decides NIV is the right therapy option for you, they will deliver the equipment to you whether you are at home or in a hospital setting. You and your caregiver will be walked through how to use, clean and care for the equipment.
At this time, you will also be fitted for your mask. It is important that you communicate to your care team if your mask fits properly so you can be as comfortable as possible.
At first, it may be difficult for you to get used to NIV. Take time to adjust at your own pace. Start small by using the machine a few hours at a time and gradually increase to use to all night and as needed during the day.
If you experience initial discomfort, you might be tempted to not use the machine. In order to quickly adjust and benefit from therapy, it’s important you continue use as instructed by your care team. If you experience consistent challenges, your care team can help provide solutions.
We’re committed to making your NIV experience as seamless as possible. While you acclimate to your machine, we will set up additional appointments to ensure you are properly using and benefitting from your machine. The follow up program will include:
To experience the best results and stay healthy, it’s important you keep your machine clean. Your care team will train you when you first receive your machine, but key tips include:
By properly cleaning and replacing supplies regularly, your machine will perform better and last longer.
To place an order for supplies that are damaged or need to be replaced, contact us at 317.962.4600, option 6 or asrtdmeventteam@iuhealth.org.
Making sure your mask properly fits is an important part of effective therapy. If your mask is too tight or loose, adjust it to what feels best. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, speak with your care team about other mask styles available.
Using and adjusting the humidifier is the best way to prevent dryness.
The machine settings are ordered by your physician. The settings will adjust automatically to meet your needs.
If your ventilator detects an alarm, the screen will show a description of the alarm. To silence the alarm, press the Audio Pause/Audio Silence button. If the cause of the alarm is not corrected, it will sound again in one minute. Once the situation causing the alarm has been corrected, press Reset to clear the message.
All NIV devices have built in battery back–up with a minimum battery time of 6 hour (device dependent). The machine will alarm to tell you if the battery is running low and you should seek a location that has power if you need to use the device at that time. If you have any questions, contact your care team.
If your device is alarming or administering inconsistent pressure, make sure the breathing tube is not kinked or pinched. All tubing and exhalation devices must be plugged in and clear of condensation. Try changing the filter between the machine and the tubing. If the machine still won’t work properly, contact your care team.
Yes, insurance covers the device with a qualifying diagnosis and proper documentation subject to deductibles and copays.
Contact Voltisa Vasili, Business Operations Supervisor for NIV, at 463.202.5603.