The Evidence for Prehospital CPAP
Given the overwhelming evidence of improved outcomes, prehospital CPAP belongs in every EMS toolbox.
Pediatric CPAP Masks Unveiled in Ohio
Medics in Westerville, Ohio have partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to receive pediatric CPAP equipment.
Using Capnography to Titrate CPAP
This column will explain how you can use end tidal CO2 measurements to titrate and evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP.
The Argument for BLS CPAP
Years ago, I authored an article in the Wisconsin EMS Association Journal titled “CPAP for Everyone.” At that time, “everyone” meant “everyone with respiratory distress.”
Monitoring the Effectiveness of CPAP
Once you’ve decided to use CPAP, and convinced your patient to cooperate, you’ll need to monitor the effectiveness of CPAP. It may be necessary to adjust your CPAP pressure, resolve significant mask leaks, reassure your patient or progress to assisted ventilation when CPAP fails.
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