CPAP Flashcards
1
Q
Medical Control must be contacted prior to applying CPAP in the adult patient if the SBP is between ___ and ____.
A. 90; 100 mmHg
B. 80; 90 mmHg
C. 70; 80 mmHg
D. 60; 70 mmHg
A
A. 90; 100 mmHg
2
Q
Adverse reactions to CPAP must be reported in an incident report and forwarded to the EMS office within ___ hours.
A
24 hours
3
Q
What are the contraindications for CPAP?
A
SBP under 90 mmHg Impending cardio respiratory arrest Respiratory/cardiac arrest Stridor/airway obstruction Upper airway abnormality/trauma Penetrating chest trauma Compromised thoracic organs Nausea/vomiting Gastric distention Obtunded patient
