Indications and Contraindications of CPAP
Indications -- alert patient -- signs of moderate to severe respiratory distress -- accessory muscle use -- tripod position -- respiratory distress from underlying pathology -- pulmonary edema -- COPD -- breathing rapidly -- pulse oximetry is less than 90%
Contraindications -- patient in respiratory arrest -- pneumothorax -- chest trauma -- patient with tracheostomy -- active gastrointestinal bleed -- vomiting -- patient unable to follow verbal commands
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