CPAP And BiPAP Flashcards
What does CPAP stand for?
Continuous positive airway pressure
What does BIPAP stand for
Bi-level positive airway pressure
How does CPAP work
provides a positive pressure that helps stint open the alveoli and recruit more alveoli to participate in gas exchange
how does BIPAP
non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). Delivers two different pressure which allows a higher pressure to be delivered during inspiration, and a lower pressure during expiration, thereby reducing the work of inhaling
What type of respiratory emergencies do we use CPAP and BIPAP for
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, COPD AND ASTHMA
True or false. Early use of CPAP or BIPAP can prevent the patient from undergoing intubation
true
Anatomy of the lower airway
Trachea, Bronchi. bronchioles, Alveoli
Anatomy of the upper airway
Nasal cavity pharynx, larynx
PEEP
Positive end expiratory pressure
Mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs. two phases inspiration and expiration
ventilation
two processes of breathing
Inspiration and expiration
True or false. Albuterol can be used in conjunction with CPAP or BIPAP
True
What are the indications for CPAP and BIPAP?
Exhibits two or more of the following: Respiratory greater than 25 breaths per minute, SpO2 of less than 94%, Use of accessory muscles during respiration.
What are the contraindications for CPAP and BIPAP?
Respiratory arrest or apnea, patient who has suspected pneumothorax or suffered trauma to the chest, patient with tracheotomy, patient who is vomiting or has an upper GI bleed, hypotension, non-cooperative patient or inability to maintain a mask seal.
What is the treatment we provide for hypoxia secondary to pulmonary edema?
CPAP or BIPAP
