Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Flashcards by Katherine Chulack | Brainscape

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COPD

What is NIV?

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non-invasive ventilation

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COPD

What are the different types of NIV?

A

CPAP
BiPAP

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COPD

What are the contraindications for NIV?

A

pt need to be able to breathe themselves / altered consciousness
airway obstruction / pneumothorax
cardiac arrest

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COPD

What is the purpose of NIV?

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partially compensate for the affected respiratory function by reducing the work of breathing
better gas exchange (oxygenation and ventilation)
increasing cardiac output and improving haemodynamics

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COPD

When do we often start NIV?

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decompensated type 2 resp failure

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