Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation involves providing ventilatory support through the patient’s upper airway using a mask or similar device, avoiding the need for endotracheal intubation. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation minimizes complications such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and airway trauma associated with invasive methods. This form of ventilation is the standard intervention for respiratory distress in the prehospital setting. Clinicians must be aware of when noninvasive positive pressure ventilation may improve the work of breathing and oxygenation for patients with different cardiopulmonary complaints related to primary respiratory or cardiovascular complaints. Prehospital continuous airway pressure, a form of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, improves breathing and oxygenation, reducing intubation rates and complications, and is now the standard care for acute respiratory distress.This activity describes the indications, contraindications, and potential complications of continuous airway pressure devices in the prehospital setting. The interprofessional team is highlighted in managing patients with respiratory, cardiac, and infectious conditions. Although other illnesses may vary in presentation, the underlying physiology is essential to understanding and ensuring effective and safe noninvasive positive pressure ventilation use.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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