Ventilation Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications to Noninvasive Ventilation (4)
A
- Apnea
- Unable to protect airway
- Recent esophageal or maxillofacial surgery
- Untreated PTX
2
Q
Good uses for NIPPV
A
COPD exacerbation, pulmonary edema, asthma
3
Q
How does NIPPV increase cardiac output?
A
Decreasing preload
Decreasing afterload
4
Q
Below what value of peak inspiratory pressure is unlikely to gastric distention?
A
< 25 cm H2O
5
Q
What are the typical values of PIP and PEP in BiPAP?
A
PIP 5-25 cm H2O
PEP 3-5 cm H2O
