Question 17 (part 2) · LEK · Noninvasive ventilation
For adult patients, as part of activities in the Accident and Emergency Department, indications for the use of ventilation with Constant Positive Airway Pressure (so-called CPAP) include:
- A. COPD and pleural effusion if pleural puncture is not possible.
- B. pneumothorax before drainage application.
- C. recent airway burn.
- D. laryngitis or pneumonia.
- E. cardiogenic pulmonary oedema.
Hint
CPAP recruits flooded alveoli and lowers preload; avoid it with undrained air in the pleura or a threatened airway.
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