What are some Indications for BiPAP? (3) Right Ans - 1. Increased WOB
>25 bpm
2. Hypercapnic Respiratory failure with pH > 7.25 and <7.35
3. Severe dyspnea
What are some Contraindications to BiPAP? (6) Right Ans - 1. Apnea
2. Excessive secretions
3. Hemodynamic instability
4. Unable to protect airway (NIF > -20)
5. No gag reflex
6. Trauma to the face, burn to face
What are some Hazards to BiPAP? Right Ans - Suffocation
What are some Indications for CPAP? (4) Right Ans - 1. OSA
2. Pulmonary Edema
3. Atelectasis
4. Hypoxia
What are some Contraindications to CPAP? (4) Right Ans - 1. Apnea
2. Hypoventilation
3. Hemodynamic instability
4. Untreated pneumothorax
What are some Hazards to CPAP? (3) Right Ans - 1. Increase WOB
2. Gastric distention
3. Decrease CO2
What are some types of masks that can be used for CPAP and BiPAP? (3)
Right Ans - 1. Nasal mask
2. Full-face mask (oronasal mask)
3. Nasal pillows or sealed mouthpieces
What are some advantages of a nasal mask? (6) Right Ans - 1. Easy to fit
and secure to patients face
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