CPAP

Question 1

Conditions to consider CPAP
List 5

Answer 1

1. Pulmonary edema
2. Pneumonia
3. Asthma
4. COPD
5. Near-drowning

Question 2

CPAP contraindicated:
List 10

Answer 2

1. PT under 8 years old
2. Unable to maintain drive to breathe
3. Decrease LOC
4. Apnea
5. Pneumothorax
6. Facial Trauma / burns
7. Recent facial surgery
8. PT unable to tolerate mask
9. Active vomiting
10. Systolic BP less than 90 mm Hg