CPAP and BiPAP settings, indications and contraindications, interface selection, high flow nasal cannula, weaning, and troubleshooting patient-ventilator problems.
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- What does CPAP stand for?
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure- What does BiPAP stand for?
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Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure- How many distinct pressure levels does CPAP deliver during the breath cycle?
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One; the same pressure is held through inspiration and expiration- What are the two pressure settings used in BiPAP called?
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IPAP and EPAP- What does IPAP stand for?
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Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure- What does EPAP stand for?
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Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure- How is pressure support calculated on a BiPAP device?
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IPAP minus EPAP- What is a typical starting CPAP setting for treating obstructive sleep apnea?
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About 5 cm H2O- What is a typical starting EPAP setting when initiating BiPAP in acute respiratory failure?
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About 4 to 5 cm H2O- What is the classic primary indication for CPAP?
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Obstructive sleep apnea- What is a key indication for BiPAP in the acute care setting?
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Acute COPD exacerbation with respiratory acidosis- Besides COPD exacerbation, what is another strong indication for BiPAP?
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Acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema- Why does BiPAP improve gas exchange in a hypercapnic COPD patient?
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The pressure support reduces the work of breathing and increases alveolar ventilation, lowering CO2- What is an absolute contraindication to noninvasive ventilation related to mental status?
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Decreased level of consciousness or inability to protect the airway- What facial condition is a contraindication to NIV because it prevents a proper mask seal?
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Facial trauma or burns
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