PEEP Flashcards

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PEEP - indications

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All patients requiring IPPV with cardiac output

All neonatal pts receiving IPPV

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PEEP - contraindications

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Adult and paediatric pts without cardiac output - no pulse no peep

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PEEP - precautions

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Hypotension/ hypovolemia

Tension pneumothorax (current or post decompression)

Elevated ICP

Right ventricular failure

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