CPAP Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications for CPAP?
A
Patients under 16
GCS equal and under 8
Inadequate ventilatory drive
Hypotension (SBP less than 90mmHg)
Pneumothorax
Facial trauma
Epistaxis
1
Q
Indications for CPAP
A
Acute pulmonary oedema
2
Q
Complications for CPAP?
A
Aspiration
Gastric distention
Corneal drying
Hypotension
Barotrauma