Abstract
Objective: To analyze the benefits of the use of bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP), pressure support ventilation (PSV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the treatment of patients with Acute Cardiogenic Lung Edema (ACLE), verifying the possible complications in the use of these supports, and the modality most used, most appropriate and most beneficial. Methods: This study is a bibliographic review research through the research indexers in the electronic databases Scielo, Bibliomed, III Brazilian Consensus on Mechanical Ventilation, where qualitative statistical analyses were performed, which were presented in table form. Results: We analyzed 11 articles describing that in use of BPAP, CPAP and PSV patients with ACLE had improvement of the clinical picture, improvement of the respiratory discomfort and dyspnea, reduction of the rate of endotracheal intubation, Although some authors cite no reduction in the mortality rate both in the use of CPAP and in the use of PSV. Final Considerations: Although there is no definitive conclusion on which method is best to be used in the treatment of patients with EAPC, we can observe a better acceptance of patients in use of CPAP and BPAP, leaving open the possibility of new research.