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Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) Flashcards

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Key indications? (4)

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COPD with respiratory acidosis
Type II respiratory failure secondary to chest wall deformity, neuromuscular disease or obstructive sleep apnoea
Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema unresponsive to CPAP
Weaning from tracheal intubation

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What is CPAP used to treat?

Issues?

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Type I Respiratory failure

Can expand pneumothoraces
Hypotension
Mask intolerance (facial injuries)

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What is BiPAP used to treat?

Issues?

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Type 2 Respiratory failure

Mask intolerance
Patient compliance

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Main diference between CPAP & BPAP?

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CPAP improves pO2 only

BiPAP improves pO2 and pCO2

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