Welcome to NIV4MND
NIV4MND is an online toolkit designed to support healthcare professionals who are involved in the respiratory management of people living with motor neurone disease (MND).
The toolkit provides information to support the delivery of respiratory care to people living with MND, also know as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It focusses on delivering effective non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Scroll down to find out more about NIV4MND and how to use this resource.
The respiratory patient care pathway
Before starting NIV
Information and guidance about supporting people prior to starting NIV.
Initiation of NIV
Information and guidance about supporting people prior to starting NIV.
Ongoing monitoring and optimisation of NIV
Information and guidance about monitoring people using NIV, and optimising the NIV.
Withdrawal of NIV and end of life care
Information and guidance about stopping NIV and planning for end of life care.