CPAP- MD Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications?
A
Severe resp distress
AND
s/s of ACPE or COPD
2
Q
What are the conditions?
A
> = 18 years
RR- tachypnea
SBP- normotensive
Other- SPO2 <90% or accessory muscle use
3
Q
What are the contraindications?
A
asthma exacerbation
suspected pnemothorax
unprotected or unstable airway
major trauma or burns to the head or torso
tracheostomy
inability to sit upright
unable to cooperate
4
Q
What is the initial setting you would put the “cm” H2O at?
A
5cm H2O
5
Q
What is the titration increment of CPAP?
A
2.5cm H2O
6
Q
What is the titration interval?
A
5mins
7
Q
What is the MAX setting for CPAP?
A
15cm H2O
8
Q
If fiO2 is available what should the initial setting be? what is the MAX setting?
A
50-100%
100%
9
Q
When would you increase fiO2?
A
if the SPO2 stays <92% despite treatment and/or 10cm H20 pressure
