CPAP Flashcards
1
Q
What does CPAP stand for
A
Continuous positive airway pressure
2
Q
Indications for cpap
A
Atelectasis- breathing spontaneously
Type I resp failure
Sleep apnoea
3
Q
Contraindications for CPAP
A
Undrained pmeumothorax Emohysematous bullae Nausea Reduced consciousness Facial trauma
4
Q
How does CPAP work
A
Positive airway pressure on inspiration to increase lung vol, and on expiration to splint open alveoli
Brings functional residual capacity above closing volume to avoid collapse
