PEEP

Question 1

Indication for PEEP?

Answer 1

Pulmonary oedema
Asthma and COPD
Profound hypoxaemia
Newborn resuscitations

Question 2

Contraindications for PEEP?

Answer 2

Absolute:
Hypotension (SBP less than 90mmHg)
Relative:
Pneumothorax
Uni-lateral lung disease
Broncho-pleural fistula
Hypovolaemia

Question 3

Complications for PEEP?

Answer 3

Caution used in patient with asthma and obstructive lung disease
Hypotension