PEEP Flashcards
1
Q
PEEP - indications
A
All patients requiring IPPV with cardiac output
All neonatal pts receiving IPPV
2
Q
PEEP - contraindications
A
Adult and paediatric pts without cardiac output - no pulse no peep
3
Q
PEEP - precautions
A
Hypotension/ hypovolemia
Tension pneumothorax (current or post decompression)
Elevated ICP
Right ventricular failure